| 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 | 5.824% | $17.2705 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.75 | 13.196% | $162.7193 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.82 | 5.299% | $136.6992 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.66 | 7.178% | $144.3259 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.28 | 13.676% | $45.7887 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.37 | 12.793% | $142.5365 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.91 | 12.694% | $246.6984 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.11 | $896.0385 | $896.05 | $896.05 | $896.00 | |