| 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 | 7.754% | $17.7255 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.34 | 4.265% | $6.6104 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.84 | 9.438% | $116.9236 | $116.92 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.85 | 7.146% | $9.4824 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.43 | 9.584% | $145.1221 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.31 | 12.107% | $176.3555 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.54 | 5.380% | $240.8355 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.76 | $713.0550 | $713.06 | $713.05 | $713.00 | |