| 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 | $15.53 | 12.371% | $17.4512 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.49 | 13.593% | $43.7219 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.78 | 10.481% | $277.0643 | $277.06 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.26 | 9.513% | $75.8487 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.49 | 11.229% | $188.522 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.87 | 9.675% | $198.3692 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.88 | 12.652% | $163.2102 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.30 | $964.1875 | $964.18 | $964.10 | $964.20 | |