| 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 | $17.73 | 13.761% | $20.1698 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.93 | 10.372% | $14.2711 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.39 | 7.753% | $256.8724 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.53 | 7.830% | $48.0167 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.43 | 11.743% | $73.1134 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.29 | 3.747% | $236.844 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.72 | 9.484% | $87.2806 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.02 | $736.5680 | $736.56 | $736.50 | $736.60 | |