| 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 | $15.57 | 11.624% | $17.3799 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.65 | 12.683% | $44.6788 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.30 | 6.201% | $189.3564 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.60 | 5.534% | $73.4517 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.76 | 11.234% | $95.3943 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.52 | 9.700% | $81.7484 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 6.796% | $247.7133 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.35 | $749.7228 | $749.72 | $749.75 | $749.80 | |