| 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 | $16.56 | 5.699% | $17.5038 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.61 | 12.701% | $57.038 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.48 | 6.391% | $43.0671 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.89 | 7.270% | $157.5689 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.93 | 6.815% | $260.5538 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.87 | 7.338% | $253.1781 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.43 | 13.222% | $68.4201 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.77 | $857.3298 | $857.33 | $857.30 | $857.40 | |