| 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 | $15.80 | 9.824% | $17.3522 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.25 | 8.147% | $35.9589 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.76 | 4.854% | $179.0487 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.41 | 5.658% | $154.6939 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.72 | 6.780% | $155.5998 | $155.60 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.27 | 13.455% | $125.1068 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.35 | 7.844% | $43.5151 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.56 | $711.2754 | $711.28 | $711.25 | $711.30 | |