| 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 | $15.36 | 11.776% | $17.1688 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.78 | 3.825% | $71.4108 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.45 | 13.210% | $122.7762 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.96 | 9.693% | $217.1483 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.88 | 12.455% | $215.7787 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.45 | 11.330% | $237.6339 | $237.63 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.58 | 6.362% | $185.6868 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.46 | $1,067.6035 | $1,067.61 | $1,067.65 | $1,067.60 | |