| 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 | $15.70 | 9.577% | $17.2036 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.54 | 10.850% | $42.7216 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.79 | 10.856% | $18.6127 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.59 | 13.834% | $244.2764 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.43 | 3.629% | $239.8286 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.77 | 10.406% | $187.4363 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.92 | 3.251% | $37.0878 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.74 | $787.1670 | $787.17 | $787.20 | $787.10 | |