| 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 | $207.38 | 4.697% | $217.1206 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.96 | 10.713% | $161.5967 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.83 | 13.213% | $160.57 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.25 | 12.102% | $176.2804 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.64 | 5.310% | $16.4705 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.87 | 9.873% | $58.0899 | $58.09 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.50 | 3.619% | $27.459 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.43 | $817.5871 | $817.59 | $817.55 | $817.70 | |