| 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 | $16.42 | 5.148% | $17.2653 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.73 | 7.176% | $178.6945 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.71 | 12.321% | $24.3849 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.77 | 10.529% | $120.2224 | $120.22 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.50 | 12.148% | $117.1947 | $117.19 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.42 | 12.770% | $157.2239 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.35 | 10.515% | $157.3181 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.90 | $772.3038 | $772.29 | $772.25 | $772.30 | |