| 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 | $16.45 | 6.361% | $17.4964 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.47 | 13.544% | $7.3463 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.80 | 6.776% | $141.7985 | $141.80 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.52 | 7.677% | $178.227 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.55 | 13.272% | $186.3891 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.86 | 11.634% | $137.1535 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.55 | 11.796% | $86.6978 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.20 | $755.1086 | $755.12 | $755.15 | $755.10 | |