| 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 | $15.56 | 10.386% | $17.1761 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.32 | 13.483% | $110.4417 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.98 | 12.530% | $192.4038 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.47 | 8.640% | $74.3858 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.78 | 7.537% | $267.5305 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.49 | 13.544% | $67.5473 | $67.55 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.73 | 3.840% | $113.9436 | $113.94 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.33 | $843.4288 | $843.43 | $843.50 | $843.30 | |