| 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 | $15.90 | 7.174% | $17.0407 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.49 | 10.343% | $189.2272 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.44 | 5.421% | $70.0417 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.41 | 13.166% | $212.0844 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.84 | 12.475% | $12.1923 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.86 | 6.861% | $136.6325 | $136.63 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.92 | 4.524% | $226.7335 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.86 | $863.9523 | $863.94 | $864.05 | $863.80 | |