| 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 | $15.87 | 10.486% | $17.5341 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.88 | 12.335% | $70.6362 | $70.64 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.43 | 7.751% | $122.222 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.89 | 8.674% | $61.8246 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.32 | 8.146% | $106.3291 | $106.33 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.42 | 6.299% | $173.7138 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.43 | 11.455% | $256.8258 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.24 | $809.0856 | $809.08 | $809.10 | $808.90 | |