| 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 | $15.99 | 6.751% | $17.0695 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.56 | 12.326% | $120.8178 | $120.82 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.65 | 9.196% | $88.0666 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.90 | 12.684% | $158.7718 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.59 | 13.449% | $252.5261 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.41 | 6.242% | $110.9273 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.59 | 4.168% | $130.8246 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.69 | $879.0037 | $879.01 | $878.95 | $879.00 | |