| 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 | $15.74 | 13.225% | $17.8216 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.63 | 9.148% | $141.4886 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.94 | 8.485% | $234.2625 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.92 | 11.672% | $6.611 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.90 | 12.362% | $131.3512 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.29 | 8.709% | $62.2794 | $62.28 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.96 | 6.231% | $94.5031 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.38 | $688.3174 | $688.31 | $688.30 | $688.40 | |