| 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 | 12.756% | $17.8718 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.51 | 13.817% | $213.4183 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.61 | 8.622% | $40.8527 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.56 | 6.542% | $125.2508 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.84 | 3.299% | $170.2781 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.51 | 3.619% | $138.3417 | $138.34 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.76 | 12.273% | $8.7124 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.64 | $714.7258 | $714.72 | $714.70 | $714.80 | |