| 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 | $15.96 | 8.179% | $17.2654 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.90 | 13.441% | $164.376 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.32 | 13.783% | $89.1148 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.74 | 13.759% | $81.6107 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.74 | 7.207% | $51.1806 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.27 | 11.645% | $200.146 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 10.352% | $176.0887 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.50 | $779.7822 | $779.79 | $779.80 | $779.80 | |