| 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 | $15.98 | 11.633% | $17.839 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.48 | 10.732% | $48.1463 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.90 | 12.715% | $253.496 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.72 | 11.629% | $68.8974 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.52 | 8.638% | $168.9538 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.41 | 3.598% | $151.6778 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.98 | 3.565% | $177.0754 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.99 | $886.0857 | $886.10 | $886.15 | $886.10 | |