| 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 | $15.79 | 12.192% | $17.7151 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.95 | 7.496% | $35.4199 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.90 | 5.159% | $213.3676 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.81 | 9.575% | $184.9736 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.69 | 10.491% | $142.1909 | $142.19 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.82 | 11.742% | $156.2377 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.74 | 8.443% | $137.4407 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.70 | $887.3455 | $887.35 | $887.30 | $887.30 | |