| 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 | $15.50 | 10.508% | $17.1287 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.30 | 6.837% | $50.5339 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.55 | 8.618% | $202.6269 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.74 | 13.125% | $104.9121 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.87 | 7.707% | $6.3224 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.97 | 10.245% | $157.6173 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.67 | 10.370% | $243.5535 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.60 | $782.6948 | $782.69 | $782.70 | $782.60 | |