| 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 | $15.85 | 7.442% | $17.0296 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.79 | 4.289% | $229.2168 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.65 | 6.842% | $222.9258 | $222.93 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.72 | 9.794% | $185.2444 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.71 | 9.530% | $53.3521 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.69 | 7.584% | $22.2591 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.31 | 12.470% | $106.0705 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.72 | $836.0983 | $836.10 | $836.10 | $836.10 | |