| 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 | $15.75 | 9.539% | $17.2524 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.87 | 10.279% | $223.723 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.40 | 10.142% | $184.3777 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.87 | 7.489% | $7.3845 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.35 | 9.844% | $266.2069 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.78 | 9.389% | $121.1811 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.89 | 9.800% | $159.0892 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.91 | $979.2148 | $979.21 | $979.25 | $979.30 | |