| 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 | 6.588% | $17.6616 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.53 | 4.342% | $66.2885 | $66.29 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.30 | 13.509% | $46.8792 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.30 | 9.660% | $214.166 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.96 | 5.213% | $114.6401 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.48 | 11.403% | $169.8673 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.49 | 9.842% | $189.4665 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.63 | $818.9692 | $818.98 | $818.95 | $819.10 | |