| 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 | $15.73 | 8.536% | $17.0727 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.85 | 10.322% | $58.3052 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.82 | 12.752% | $39.2602 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.28 | 4.115% | $239.756 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.98 | 8.805% | $216.5002 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.59 | 13.120% | $50.4402 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.92 | 13.519% | $36.2353 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.17 | $657.5698 | $657.58 | $657.55 | $657.60 | |