| 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 | $16.59 | 5.581% | $17.5159 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.56 | 12.586% | $31.0287 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.26 | 3.702% | $140.2673 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.77 | 12.558% | $89.7875 | $89.79 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.82 | 12.555% | $66.2049 | $66.20 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.71 | 6.245% | $34.7527 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.27 | 8.748% | $172.1155 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.98 | $551.6725 | $551.68 | $551.65 | $551.70 | |