| 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 | $15.64 | 10.329% | $17.2555 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.27 | 5.730% | $200.1152 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.61 | 13.239% | $87.8848 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.84 | 13.288% | $14.5462 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.96 | 5.454% | $92.7573 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.58 | 13.537% | $180.047 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.72 | 9.862% | $41.4399 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.62 | $634.0459 | $634.06 | $634.05 | $634.00 | |