| 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 | $16.70 | 5.845% | $17.6761 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.48 | 13.591% | $166.3881 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.67 | 9.449% | $67.4972 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.62 | 5.318% | $170.215 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.89 | 6.207% | $8.3797 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.25 | 12.458% | $175.7156 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.34 | 9.862% | $21.2473 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.95 | $627.1190 | $627.14 | $627.15 | $627.10 | |