| 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 | $16.31 | 8.631% | $17.7177 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.64 | 10.165% | $88.8371 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.45 | 7.284% | $141.0248 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.73 | 9.342% | $62.0297 | $62.03 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.69 | 12.620% | $277.8223 | $277.82 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.83 | 7.646% | $197.8856 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.62 | 9.654% | $63.1826 | $63.18 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.27 | $848.4998 | $848.50 | $848.50 | $848.40 | |