| 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 | $15.62 | 9.514% | $17.1061 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.95 | 6.365% | $69.0841 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.70 | 3.531% | $140.4916 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.44 | 13.646% | $280.0692 | $280.07 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.43 | 9.409% | $143.7962 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.86 | 5.334% | $216.8406 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.73 | 10.873% | $58.4633 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.73 | $925.8511 | $925.85 | $925.85 | $925.90 | |