| 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 | $16.75 | 5.291% | $17.6362 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.49 | 3.694% | $109.3868 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.35 | 8.717% | $6.9035 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.60 | 8.503% | $205.7217 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.51 | 5.426% | $252.5058 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.82 | 13.139% | $192.1326 | $192.13 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.63 | 10.695% | $67.1144 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.15 | $851.4010 | $851.40 | $851.40 | $851.30 | |