| 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 | $16.46 | 5.855% | $17.4237 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.53 | 9.398% | $27.9293 | $27.93 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.59 | 5.624% | $114.6971 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.31 | 4.147% | $169.041 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.80 | 13.868% | $117.0563 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.59 | 12.426% | $65.8704 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.26 | 4.788% | $120.7786 | $120.78 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.54 | $632.7964 | $632.80 | $632.80 | $632.80 | |