| 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 | $16.82 | 5.373% | $17.7237 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.75 | 7.557% | $96.5324 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.73 | 9.629% | $95.0812 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.88 | 3.543% | $6.0883 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.38 | 3.764% | $84.4431 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.44 | 5.727% | $16.3242 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.27 | 3.223% | $221.1759 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.27 | $537.3688 | $537.36 | $537.40 | $537.30 | |