| 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 | $15.73 | 8.675% | $17.0946 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.64 | 3.335% | $54.3955 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.76 | 8.648% | $108.3872 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.80 | 11.592% | $149.3101 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.61 | 3.326% | $110.1558 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.71 | 13.244% | $95.929 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.55 | 10.367% | $248.9328 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.80 | $784.2050 | $784.21 | $784.25 | $784.20 | |