| 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 | $16.52 | 5.473% | $17.4241 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.87 | 10.473% | $109.2247 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.38 | 9.214% | $257.0679 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.76 | 12.362% | $123.3285 | $123.33 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.97 | 8.534% | $73.7706 | $73.77 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.72 | 4.315% | $53.9517 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.43 | 10.245% | $93.0799 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.65 | $727.8474 | $727.84 | $727.80 | $727.90 | |