| 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 | $16.77 | 4.629% | $17.5463 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.33 | 7.479% | $40.1219 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.34 | 6.615% | $178.4095 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.46 | 9.250% | $248.5001 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.71 | 13.663% | $74.688 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.45 | 8.270% | $270.0795 | $270.08 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.48 | 9.794% | $58.7178 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.54 | $888.0631 | $888.07 | $888.05 | $888.00 | |