| 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 | $15.64 | 9.204% | $17.0795 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.93 | 5.519% | $74.8446 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.89 | 7.579% | $256.9955 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.46 | 11.256% | $62.8151 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.89 | 4.627% | $195.5374 | $195.54 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.67 | 5.592% | $9.1548 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.63 | 10.344% | $186.0731 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.11 | $802.5000 | $802.50 | $802.50 | $802.50 | |