| 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 | $15.57 | 13.751% | $17.711 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.42 | 6.431% | $40.8908 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.69 | 6.668% | $6.0694 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.68 | 9.281% | $238.9757 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.97 | 3.575% | $179.1537 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.80 | 11.672% | $215.3036 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.32 | 8.629% | $11.2105 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.45 | $709.3147 | $709.31 | $709.30 | $709.40 | |