| 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 | $15.99 | 7.820% | $17.2404 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.44 | 7.776% | $111.4835 | $111.48 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.83 | 8.664% | $84.5732 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.40 | 5.363% | $184.8067 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.67 | 4.297% | $92.4801 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.79 | 11.723% | $143.8881 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.92 | 8.361% | $122.3612 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.04 | $756.8332 | $756.83 | $756.85 | $756.90 | |