| 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 | $15.56 | 9.721% | $17.0726 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.34 | 4.110% | $187.752 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.88 | 9.149% | $40.2542 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.38 | 4.373% | $208.0989 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.32 | 8.719% | $140.5954 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.56 | 10.342% | $129.7181 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.36 | 3.662% | $149.6465 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.40 | $873.1377 | $873.14 | $873.10 | $873.20 | |