| 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 | $15.57 | 9.654% | $17.0731 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.92 | 5.775% | $233.6781 | $233.68 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.74 | 4.268% | $247.8867 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.97 | 8.148% | $10.7824 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.48 | 3.592% | $84.4068 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.68 | 6.687% | $130.8836 | $130.88 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.91 | 12.178% | $59.3534 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.27 | $784.0641 | $784.06 | $784.10 | $784.20 | |