| 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 | $16.26 | 9.117% | $17.7424 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.43 | 7.826% | $26.3419 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.46 | 10.309% | $64.4866 | $64.49 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.41 | 6.829% | $121.1548 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.42 | 6.707% | $185.0513 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.60 | 11.799% | $118.0597 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.32 | 13.424% | $248.7615 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.90 | $781.5982 | $781.59 | $781.60 | $781.70 | |