| 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 | $15.87 | 9.749% | $17.4172 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.39 | 10.114% | $65.3967 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.92 | 7.296% | $68.5836 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.67 | 12.506% | $241.5166 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.27 | 13.695% | $154.9322 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.50 | 10.874% | $269.9782 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.46 | 4.654% | $91.5304 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.08 | $909.3549 | $909.36 | $909.40 | $909.30 | |