| 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 | $16.32 | 4.654% | $17.0795 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.41 | 5.692% | $245.6388 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.85 | 13.359% | $115.4561 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.60 | 10.632% | $22.7902 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.87 | 13.650% | $273.7488 | $273.75 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.40 | 10.454% | $216.9317 | $216.93 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.29 | 9.515% | $85.7393 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.74 | $977.3844 | $977.39 | $977.45 | $977.30 | |