| 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 | $15.75 | 10.177% | $17.3529 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.83 | 10.686% | $72.8646 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.83 | 10.425% | $158.8243 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.67 | 9.725% | $183.9759 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.90 | 4.737% | $163.285 | $163.29 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.77 | 4.505% | $178.4632 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.65 | 7.153% | $39.2716 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.40 | $814.0375 | $814.03 | $814.00 | $814.20 | |