| 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 | $15.86 | 9.714% | $17.4006 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.50 | 12.604% | $140.192 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.72 | 12.658% | $169.7981 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.62 | 6.817% | $130.979 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.42 | 3.140% | $14.8728 | $14.87 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.59 | 13.179% | $256.4523 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.33 | 11.103% | $5.9218 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.04 | $735.6166 | $735.61 | $735.60 | $735.70 | |