| 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 | $16.37 | 7.820% | $17.6501 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.63 | 12.519% | $185.24 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.49 | 11.704% | $155.8159 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.26 | 13.470% | $252.1984 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.83 | 13.743% | $95.3508 | $95.35 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.91 | 5.420% | $55.7777 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.78 | 10.299% | $85.7906 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.27 | $847.8235 | $847.83 | $847.85 | $847.90 | |