| 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 | $16.87 | 3.688% | $17.4922 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.29 | 8.550% | $69.7868 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.87 | 13.229% | $108.5526 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.60 | 8.807% | $44.1756 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.49 | 13.134% | $171.3867 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.57 | 8.315% | $141.4269 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.90 | 10.559% | $240.9081 | $240.91 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.59 | $793.7289 | $793.74 | $793.80 | $793.80 | |