| 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 | $15.76 | 9.722% | $17.2922 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.81 | 9.346% | $50.0914 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.56 | 12.310% | $152.2474 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.64 | 12.296% | $278.0898 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.80 | 10.797% | $234.668 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.75 | 7.267% | $223.9199 | $223.92 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 5.791% | $6.157 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.14 | $962.4657 | $962.47 | $962.45 | $962.50 | |