| 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 | $15.98 | 7.521% | $17.1819 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.88 | 12.120% | $97.4099 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.99 | 12.676% | $139.707 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.46 | 5.527% | $98.6255 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.55 | 5.209% | $77.3812 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.74 | 6.311% | $40.1218 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.69 | 3.383% | $117.5361 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.29 | $587.9634 | $587.97 | $588.00 | $587.90 | |