| 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 | $16.51 | 5.253% | $17.3773 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.75 | 11.665% | $79.003 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.91 | 11.865% | $249.3583 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.39 | 3.625% | $181.7479 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.29 | 12.823% | $174.0746 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.92 | 7.572% | $9.5954 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.43 | 12.776% | $177.5433 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.20 | $888.6998 | $888.70 | $888.70 | $888.70 | |