| 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 | $15.75 | 9.529% | $17.2508 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.39 | 11.324% | $60.5491 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.28 | 4.181% | $214.9046 | $214.90 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.39 | 11.651% | $233.786 | $233.79 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.94 | 13.541% | $96.4417 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.43 | 7.695% | $181.3907 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.53 | 3.343% | $140.0608 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.71 | $944.3837 | $944.38 | $944.40 | $944.40 | |