| 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 | $15.85 | 8.847% | $17.2522 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.44 | 6.274% | $44.0399 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.62 | 13.408% | $150.4017 | $150.40 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.45 | 10.279% | $99.7474 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.30 | 3.631% | $177.5199 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.58 | 4.165% | $65.1865 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.55 | 13.587% | $16.5269 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.79 | $570.6745 | $570.68 | $570.70 | $570.60 | |