| 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 | $15.35 | 12.234% | $17.2279 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.65 | 3.746% | $58.7721 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.65 | 9.577% | $240.6859 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.67 | 6.469% | $197.681 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.46 | 7.487% | $48.8636 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.30 | 10.714% | $87.7962 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.41 | 3.164% | $79.8593 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.49 | $730.8860 | $730.89 | $730.90 | $731.00 | |