| 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 | $16.92 | 3.376% | $17.4912 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.53 | 4.633% | $72.7513 | $72.75 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.38 | 13.697% | $277.8527 | $277.85 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.62 | 4.686% | $128.366 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.34 | 5.826% | $79.7293 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.74 | 7.789% | $132.3002 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.71 | 11.275% | $40.8491 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.24 | $749.3398 | $749.34 | $749.35 | $749.40 | |