| 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 | $16.54 | 8.443% | $17.9365 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.52 | 11.618% | $17.3231 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.69 | 11.264% | $155.4247 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.99 | 10.467% | $82.8392 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.82 | 7.422% | $81.4474 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.78 | 12.577% | $87.5624 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.50 | 5.260% | $224.7301 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.84 | $667.2634 | $667.26 | $667.25 | $667.10 | |