| 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 | $15.93 | 8.522% | $17.2876 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 5.501% | $83.8627 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.76 | 11.108% | $183.0615 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.56 | 3.327% | $41.9094 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.26 | 8.582% | $6.7972 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.38 | 3.398% | $238.2083 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.42 | 11.381% | $56.1583 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.80 | $627.2850 | $627.29 | $627.25 | $627.40 | |