| 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 | $15.98 | 8.623% | $17.358 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.87 | 11.845% | $42.3557 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.28 | 6.205% | $232.8863 | $232.89 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.86 | 8.128% | $197.7229 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.66 | 3.521% | $243.9576 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.56 | 6.672% | $85.935 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.68 | 4.825% | $248.0998 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.89 | $1,068.3153 | $1,068.33 | $1,068.30 | $1,068.40 | |