| 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 | $15.68 | 10.144% | $17.2706 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.79 | 8.608% | $33.4404 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.49 | 13.765% | $176.8932 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.98 | 4.176% | $109.364 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.27 | 10.302% | $68.6851 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.97 | 3.849% | $137.0495 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.52 | 7.762% | $257.0339 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.70 | $799.7367 | $799.73 | $799.75 | $799.70 | |