| 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 | $16.88 | 4.468% | $17.6342 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 8.450% | $6.225 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.87 | 12.790% | $165.6547 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.41 | 11.871% | $22.8329 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.65 | 12.859% | $180.1794 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.47 | 6.179% | $73.7626 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.82 | 12.391% | $53.7454 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.84 | $520.0342 | $520.03 | $520.10 | $520.00 | |