| 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 | $16.69 | 6.506% | $17.7759 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.41 | 12.640% | $172.801 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.93 | 12.534% | $75.319 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.96 | 13.775% | $32.9492 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.32 | 12.506% | $262.499 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.29 | 10.631% | $218.2639 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.85 | 3.529% | $167.5617 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.45 | $947.1697 | $947.17 | $947.15 | $947.20 | |