| 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 | $16.73 | 5.634% | $17.6726 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.36 | 3.572% | $30.4087 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.89 | 7.214% | $69.5712 | $69.57 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.41 | 3.662% | $5.6081 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.40 | 4.697% | $74.7537 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.76 | 9.812% | $273.1683 | $273.17 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.42 | 10.666% | $259.4232 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.97 | $730.6058 | $730.60 | $730.50 | $730.70 | |