| 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 | $16.55 | 7.273% | $17.7537 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.63 | 10.340% | $7.3155 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.89 | 10.252% | $19.7241 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.69 | 5.698% | $120.1681 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.70 | 10.693% | $94.8639 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.50 | 4.496% | $33.9612 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.57 | 6.793% | $15.5597 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $287.53 | $309.3462 | $309.34 | $309.25 | $309.50 | |