| 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 | $15.91 | 9.441% | $17.4121 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.39 | 13.393% | $50.3352 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.58 | 9.685% | $149.8078 | $149.81 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.50 | 4.282% | $202.8285 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.28 | 3.465% | $238.2592 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.57 | 11.785% | $97.8901 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.26 | 10.214% | $30.0443 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.49 | $786.5772 | $786.58 | $786.60 | $786.50 | |