| 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 | $15.55 | 9.720% | $17.0615 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.48 | 10.665% | $274.9804 | $274.98 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.66 | 5.620% | $37.6641 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.60 | 9.615% | $81.7728 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.41 | 8.560% | $186.0827 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.48 | 7.110% | $256.507 | $256.51 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.72 | 13.165% | $14.3946 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.90 | $868.4631 | $868.45 | $868.45 | $868.60 | |