| 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 | 5.745% | $17.4691 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.30 | 6.816% | $133.8404 | $133.84 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.33 | 7.379% | $7.8709 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.71 | 7.518% | $102.9055 | $102.91 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.92 | 13.640% | $237.4167 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.46 | 13.730% | $51.7017 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.80 | 7.307% | $169.3304 | $169.33 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.04 | $720.5347 | $720.54 | $720.50 | $720.50 | |