| 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 | $15.87 | 12.383% | $17.8352 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.60 | 9.630% | $57.6654 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 13.830% | $89.5387 | $89.54 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.99 | 9.467% | $209.071 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.91 | 10.205% | $258.8826 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.76 | 5.828% | $121.4482 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.31 | 11.530% | $68.379 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.10 | $822.8201 | $822.83 | $822.85 | $822.80 | |