| 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 | $15.63 | 11.695% | $17.4579 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.50 | 13.774% | $93.8636 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.34 | 4.451% | $157.0316 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.54 | 7.409% | $120.8781 | $120.88 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.74 | 11.732% | $178.4807 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.32 | 7.260% | $173.0318 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.74 | 7.828% | $74.121 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.81 | $814.8647 | $814.86 | $814.90 | $814.90 | |