| 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 | $16.93 | 3.388% | $17.5036 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.81 | 3.108% | $177.1499 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.80 | 8.616% | $127.9496 | $127.95 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.57 | 8.603% | $6.0492 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.44 | 8.445% | $262.9141 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.52 | 5.655% | $14.2846 | $14.28 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.98 | 7.517% | $61.2632 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.05 | $667.1142 | $667.10 | $667.10 | $667.00 | |