| 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 | 11.505% | $17.3613 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.28 | 9.207% | $5.7661 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.55 | 5.800% | $219.5879 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.57 | 13.335% | $7.4461 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.40 | 8.140% | $213.4684 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.38 | 11.695% | $86.4296 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.88 | 10.668% | $40.8144 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.63 | $590.8738 | $590.88 | $590.85 | $590.90 | |