| 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 | $16.42 | 7.571% | $17.6632 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.29 | 13.131% | $70.4693 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.91 | 3.611% | $150.1427 | $150.14 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.93 | 9.258% | $116.8296 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.74 | 5.748% | $6.0699 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.97 | 12.270% | $215.5247 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.55 | 5.355% | $124.8984 | $124.90 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.81 | $701.5978 | $701.59 | $701.55 | $701.60 | |