| 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 | $15.44 | 11.194% | $17.1684 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.94 | 4.809% | $81.6881 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.47 | 11.182% | $49.4426 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.87 | 7.342% | $6.301 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.31 | 13.874% | $77.7873 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.75 | 9.739% | $132.5098 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.47 | 7.564% | $162.9272 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.25 | $527.8244 | $527.83 | $527.85 | $527.80 | |