| 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 | $15.88 | 9.502% | $17.3889 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.90 | 5.671% | $98.1684 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.66 | 6.738% | $39.1302 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.53 | 8.373% | $242.2462 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.46 | 10.356% | $43.5465 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.98 | 4.407% | $245.3356 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.86 | 6.296% | $228.3876 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.27 | $914.2034 | $914.22 | $914.25 | $914.10 | |