| 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 | $16.63 | 6.190% | $17.6594 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.90 | 8.351% | $31.3134 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.95 | 8.278% | $172.1079 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.37 | 13.519% | $104.8575 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.53 | 7.307% | $167.9676 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.76 | 7.174% | $36.1819 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.86 | 10.362% | $239.331 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.00 | $769.4187 | $769.42 | $769.40 | $769.50 | |