| 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 | 10.702% | $17.4356 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.74 | 6.409% | $71.0174 | $71.02 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.65 | 7.557% | $236.249 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.50 | 5.857% | $72.512 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.60 | 12.657% | $102.0672 | $102.07 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.68 | 13.279% | $240.9218 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.95 | 11.278% | $44.4556 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.87 | $784.6586 | $784.67 | $784.60 | $784.60 | |