| 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 | $16.53 | 5.821% | $17.4922 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.97 | 10.449% | $217.5514 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.26 | 3.373% | $89.1695 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.48 | 6.561% | $25.0205 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.75 | 3.772% | $242.5671 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.46 | 10.204% | $79.8538 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.27 | 13.250% | $242.6608 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.72 | $914.3153 | $914.31 | $914.25 | $914.50 | |