| 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 | $16.39 | 8.279% | $17.7469 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.79 | 4.816% | $97.2588 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.81 | 10.515% | $183.2449 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.51 | 13.531% | $32.3677 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.97 | 12.725% | $57.4559 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.68 | 6.834% | $56.2802 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.53 | 6.614% | $131.7003 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.68 | $576.0547 | $576.06 | $576.05 | $576.10 | |