| 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 | $16.60 | 5.605% | $17.5304 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.55 | 4.817% | $258.4263 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.55 | 8.191% | $49.281 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.75 | 4.205% | $58.0943 | $58.09 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.67 | 8.369% | $83.0865 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.39 | 9.183% | $258.0977 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.57 | 4.113% | $168.2154 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.08 | $892.7316 | $892.74 | $892.80 | $892.70 | |