| 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 | $15.56 | 11.619% | $17.3679 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.52 | 8.450% | $159.9854 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.63 | 4.376% | $256.3788 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.54 | 7.817% | $197.8873 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.81 | 5.731% | $186.943 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.66 | 5.642% | $10.205 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.44 | 5.634% | $7.8592 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.16 | $836.6266 | $836.64 | $836.65 | $836.70 | |