| 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 | $16.31 | 7.553% | $17.5419 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.91 | 5.358% | $104.2096 | $104.21 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.98 | 8.442% | $44.4395 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.78 | 8.697% | $164.9803 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.29 | 4.694% | $210.7386 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.38 | 13.564% | $160.5568 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.87 | 4.531% | $114.8482 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.52 | $817.3149 | $817.32 | $817.35 | $817.20 | |