| 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 | $15.64 | 11.533% | $17.4438 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.25 | 4.873% | $43.2601 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.85 | 6.278% | $160.3204 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.30 | 11.292% | $134.9972 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.56 | 7.760% | $138.5363 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.75 | 7.724% | $107.4547 | $107.45 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.51 | 5.438% | $86.9969 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.86 | $689.0094 | $689.01 | $689.00 | $689.00 | |