| 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 | $16.67 | 5.564% | $17.5975 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 5.590% | $17.5596 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.51 | 12.661% | $141.4008 | $141.40 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.51 | 11.718% | $99.9988 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.95 | 6.518% | $173.5711 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.40 | 12.456% | $129.7742 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.84 | 11.176% | $125.451 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.51 | $705.3530 | $705.35 | $705.30 | $705.50 | |