| 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 | $16.81 | 4.433% | $17.5552 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.60 | 7.865% | $14.6696 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.27 | 3.828% | $66.7303 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.72 | 12.840% | $162.1736 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.37 | 9.609% | $248.1219 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.95 | 13.390% | $99.7265 | $99.73 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.54 | 4.329% | $5.7798 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.26 | $614.7569 | $614.76 | $614.75 | $614.80 | |