| 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 | $15.58 | 9.627% | $17.0799 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.54 | 7.275% | $44.562 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.70 | 5.191% | $227.9489 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.74 | 11.673% | $223.0557 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.40 | 9.751% | $98.1174 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.59 | 3.462% | $238.573 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.50 | 4.737% | $43.4659 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.05 | $892.8028 | $892.81 | $892.75 | $892.90 | |