| 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 | 5.105% | $17.4159 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.98 | 5.149% | $178.7323 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.53 | 13.131% | $51.5085 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.64 | 9.191% | $142.6471 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.55 | 11.375% | $116.4426 | $116.44 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.74 | 4.452% | $231.6119 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.63 | 9.220% | $36.7307 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.64 | $775.0890 | $775.09 | $775.10 | $774.90 | |