| 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 | $16.82 | 5.783% | $17.7927 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.69 | 12.629% | $183.2361 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.43 | 4.567% | $165.6655 | $165.67 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.82 | 3.542% | $37.0887 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.62 | 6.202% | $12.3407 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.50 | 3.787% | $35.8065 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.41 | 11.565% | $230.2813 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.29 | $682.2115 | $682.22 | $682.25 | $682.20 | |