| 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 | $16.32 | 8.350% | $17.6827 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.65 | 11.789% | $157.2312 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.86 | 10.290% | $47.2703 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.29 | 12.260% | $218.11 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.29 | 3.332% | $113.9649 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.55 | 4.551% | $55.9871 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.71 | 12.423% | $88.4881 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.67 | $698.7343 | $698.73 | $698.75 | $698.80 | |