| 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 | $16.43 | 5.220% | $17.2876 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.41 | 8.134% | $175.6204 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.48 | 8.322% | $50.3481 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.90 | 4.519% | $205.7979 | $205.80 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.41 | 6.467% | $142.0376 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.48 | 10.712% | $271.7758 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.55 | 5.154% | $42.6399 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.66 | $905.5073 | $905.52 | $905.55 | $905.40 | |