| 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 | $15.71 | 12.550% | $17.6816 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.86 | 7.824% | $35.431 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.42 | 10.767% | $86.8635 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.57 | 4.444% | $78.9283 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.36 | 10.796% | $77.9561 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.32 | 8.855% | $176.6934 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.77 | 9.494% | $10.6976 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $445.01 | $484.2515 | $484.25 | $484.30 | $484.30 | |