| 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 | $15.49 | 10.816% | $17.1654 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.34 | 9.504% | $231.4258 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.45 | 10.553% | $238.1864 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.99 | 3.490% | $119.0032 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.89 | 4.202% | $104.0874 | $104.09 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.66 | 11.304% | $79.7604 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.84 | 5.806% | $50.6176 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.66 | $840.2462 | $840.26 | $840.25 | $840.30 | |