| 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 | $16.67 | 5.220% | $17.5402 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.42 | 10.655% | $81.2429 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.55 | 13.158% | $111.5172 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.44 | 11.849% | $159.3177 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.67 | 6.365% | $182.5968 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.37 | 6.689% | $65.475 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.51 | 11.360% | $207.6975 | $207.70 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.63 | $825.3873 | $825.40 | $825.40 | $825.30 | |