| 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 | $15.76 | 10.193% | $17.3664 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.68 | 4.455% | $19.5122 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.66 | 10.347% | $121.0065 | $121.01 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.44 | 9.664% | $109.0499 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.87 | 3.174% | $160.8173 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.60 | 8.743% | $120.2698 | $120.27 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.28 | 9.855% | $224.4118 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.29 | $772.4339 | $772.44 | $772.35 | $772.40 | |