| 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 | $15.80 | 8.678% | $17.1711 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.27 | 8.123% | $186.2635 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.89 | 10.472% | $240.7074 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.53 | 7.482% | $75.8071 | $75.81 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.70 | 9.751% | $204.9051 | $204.91 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.76 | 11.258% | $171.0703 | $171.07 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.97 | 7.113% | $71.7336 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.92 | $967.6581 | $967.66 | $967.60 | $967.70 | |