| 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 | $15.45 | 10.565% | $17.0823 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 3.841% | $42.3152 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.68 | 8.855% | $72.5845 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.57 | 4.532% | $121.853 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.97 | 5.330% | $244.334 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.81 | 6.800% | $69.2171 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.37 | 5.271% | $199.3517 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.60 | $766.7378 | $766.73 | $766.75 | $766.80 | |