| 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 | $16.70 | 5.585% | $17.6327 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.72 | 8.574% | $249.4162 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.95 | 11.615% | $81.4231 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.55 | 12.493% | $180.6075 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.78 | 13.378% | $88.1854 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.47 | 8.772% | $225.6693 | $225.67 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.83 | 5.752% | $162.6783 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.00 | $1,005.6125 | $1,005.62 | $1,005.60 | $1,005.60 | |