| 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 | $16.77 | 4.218% | $17.4774 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.34 | 13.496% | $62.8087 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.50 | 9.750% | $252.9738 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.75 | 5.287% | $37.6401 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.94 | 7.846% | $137.9782 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.97 | 12.622% | $26.9955 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.75 | 5.252% | $172.3502 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.02 | $708.2239 | $708.23 | $708.25 | $708.30 | |