| 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 | 12.593% | $17.7784 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.92 | 8.662% | $85.7561 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 6.733% | $83.8281 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.39 | 9.536% | $266.5997 | $266.60 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.63 | 9.828% | $151.1563 | $151.16 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.36 | 8.377% | $204.1389 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.85 | 13.825% | $76.092 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.48 | $885.3495 | $885.36 | $885.40 | $885.40 | |