| 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 | $15.74 | 9.552% | $17.2435 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.74 | 3.381% | $27.6441 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.81 | 12.187% | $98.5114 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.52 | 12.117% | $163.1527 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.40 | 13.309% | $191.9454 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.47 | 11.524% | $107.5872 | $107.59 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.65 | 4.505% | $232.6804 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.33 | $838.7647 | $838.76 | $838.80 | $838.70 | |