| 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 | $15.63 | 11.150% | $17.3727 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.25 | 6.167% | $35.3005 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.52 | 11.761% | $198.3981 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.40 | 7.231% | $82.9968 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.40 | 9.866% | $131.18 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.38 | 10.321% | $40.1348 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.63 | 4.573% | $108.369 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.21 | $613.7519 | $613.75 | $613.75 | $613.80 | |