| 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 | $15.49 | 12.186% | $17.3776 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.34 | 6.737% | $35.5861 | $35.59 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.54 | 3.577% | $24.382 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.44 | 12.773% | $166.2725 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.82 | 7.866% | $236.0324 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.83 | 6.610% | $145.8745 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.51 | 3.757% | $76.2718 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.97 | $701.7969 | $701.79 | $701.80 | $701.90 | |