| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.43 | 5.728% | $17.3711 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.97 | 7.214% | $211.1794 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.27 | 7.155% | $5.6471 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.30 | 8.642% | $74.2025 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.26 | 4.420% | $18.0229 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.34 | 9.605% | $179.0288 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.94 | 7.800% | $55.9913 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.51 | $561.4431 | $561.44 | $561.45 | $561.40 | |