| 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 | 8.834% | $17.272 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.28 | 5.542% | $56.2328 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.83 | 13.289% | $235.4485 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.85 | 9.733% | $88.7191 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.41 | 7.597% | $87.5947 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.42 | 3.359% | $24.2067 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.45 | 10.271% | $191.265 | $191.27 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.11 | $700.7388 | $700.74 | $700.70 | $700.70 | |