| 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 | $16.27 | 6.285% | $17.2926 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.79 | 4.405% | $22.7498 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.39 | 9.617% | $87.0249 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.71 | 5.829% | $227.2254 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.64 | 8.339% | $171.869 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.43 | 5.487% | $31.0448 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.70 | 12.268% | $108.5632 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.93 | $665.7697 | $665.76 | $665.75 | $665.70 | |