| 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 | $16.50 | 7.113% | $17.6736 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.28 | 13.502% | $193.2712 | $193.27 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.93 | 8.615% | $136.7789 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.69 | 8.312% | $84.1476 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.52 | 8.806% | $176.8315 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.77 | 6.685% | $148.0468 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.42 | 4.291% | $121.4156 | $121.42 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.11 | $878.1652 | $878.17 | $878.15 | $878.10 | |