| 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 | $16.95 | 3.316% | $17.5121 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.82 | 3.768% | $119.1464 | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.74 | 5.647% | $166.6476 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.74 | 7.741% | $79.4482 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.39 | 4.143% | $9.779 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.80 | 9.266% | $65.3411 | $65.34 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.59 | 4.437% | $260.6643 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.03 | $718.5387 | $718.54 | $718.55 | $718.40 | |