| 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 | $15.73 | 9.713% | $17.2579 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.96 | 10.292% | $78.2632 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.34 | 11.406% | $57.1958 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.30 | 9.434% | $265.1586 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.56 | 8.632% | $239.5987 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.80 | 13.389% | $270.7729 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.69 | 10.431% | $49.3516 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.38 | $977.5987 | $977.60 | $977.55 | $977.80 | |