| 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 | $15.60 | 10.670% | $17.2645 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.40 | 4.456% | $242.7557 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.42 | 7.388% | $230.2613 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.30 | 3.545% | $50.0122 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.51 | 3.266% | $192.6014 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.37 | 9.757% | $14.6745 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.33 | 4.306% | $125.5114 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.93 | $873.0810 | $873.07 | $873.00 | $873.20 | |