| 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 | $16.61 | 5.322% | $17.494 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.90 | 4.731% | $183.1745 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.95 | 4.569% | $19.8158 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.44 | 3.136% | $16.9556 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.43 | 11.273% | $85.046 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.50 | 11.458% | $204.5254 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.72 | 13.522% | $129.0972 | $129.10 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.55 | $656.1085 | $656.12 | $656.10 | $656.10 | |