| 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 | $15.69 | 10.190% | $17.2888 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.71 | 5.135% | $142.6787 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.32 | 10.168% | $86.2836 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.34 | 13.646% | $210.6315 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.86 | 4.234% | $27.9973 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.49 | 8.697% | $99.4469 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.57 | 12.234% | $264.3896 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.98 | $848.7164 | $848.72 | $848.80 | $848.70 | |