| 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 | $16.79 | 5.845% | $17.7714 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.37 | 5.152% | $191.7657 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.49 | 8.152% | $88.1331 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.62 | 11.479% | $164.5653 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.99 | 3.399% | $250.2152 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.42 | 6.135% | $24.8568 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.51 | 9.296% | $190.7324 | $190.73 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.19 | $928.0399 | $928.05 | $928.00 | $928.10 | |