| 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 | $15.97 | 9.350% | $17.4632 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.44 | 7.339% | $157.1872 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.71 | 5.494% | $34.5071 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.27 | 5.815% | $233.0787 | $233.08 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.43 | 4.475% | $131.043 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.60 | 3.255% | $95.6141 | $95.61 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.91 | 8.807% | $59.7459 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.33 | $728.6392 | $728.64 | $728.65 | $728.60 | |