| 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 | $15.89 | 12.493% | $17.8751 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.92 | 12.825% | $110.4782 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.77 | 4.303% | $237.5709 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.87 | 13.793% | $71.5417 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.34 | 6.334% | $110.9489 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.36 | 3.447% | $86.2334 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.28 | 7.383% | $263.389 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.43 | $898.0372 | $898.04 | $898.10 | $898.00 | |