| 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 | $16.57 | 5.521% | $17.4848 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.62 | 5.656% | $172.8743 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.82 | 7.518% | $107.3245 | $107.32 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.57 | 13.595% | $233.5172 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.99 | 8.682% | $40.2015 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.57 | 11.707% | $245.2751 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.52 | 12.502% | $225.589 | $225.59 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.66 | $1,042.2664 | $1,042.26 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.30 | |