| 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 | $16.62 | 5.705% | $17.5682 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.88 | 9.175% | $98.1265 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.50 | 13.668% | $221.0843 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.38 | 6.867% | $10.0241 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.30 | 6.198% | $157.4916 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.74 | 3.161% | $33.7749 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.87 | 13.755% | $164.7969 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.29 | $702.8665 | $702.86 | $702.85 | $702.90 | |