| 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 | $15.93 | 11.301% | $17.7302 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.36 | 12.750% | $6.0434 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.99 | 13.704% | $217.1633 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.65 | 7.485% | $83.4621 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.94 | 9.532% | $270.4783 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.41 | 6.348% | $50.4196 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.26 | 13.252% | $131.6668 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.54 | $776.9637 | $776.96 | $776.95 | $777.00 | |