| 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 | $15.87 | 11.635% | $17.7165 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 5.871% | $166.641 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.60 | 11.421% | $155.5437 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.77 | 13.531% | $81.4812 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.57 | 9.789% | $39.0519 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.84 | 13.773% | $76.0459 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.41 | 6.211% | $231.9754 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.46 | $768.4556 | $768.46 | $768.50 | $768.40 | |