| 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 | 8.224% | $17.1535 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.45 | 6.108% | $81.1196 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.54 | 8.192% | $212.6406 | $212.64 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.57 | 9.128% | $262.5292 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.43 | 6.404% | $186.6645 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.36 | 10.696% | $239.5019 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.74 | 11.720% | $224.2667 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.94 | $1,223.8760 | $1,223.87 | $1,223.85 | $1,223.90 | |