| 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 | $15.70 | 11.389% | $17.4881 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.99 | 12.825% | $80.0945 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.90 | 9.675% | $231.3046 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.54 | 11.113% | $43.9341 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.94 | 13.505% | $212.1862 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.89 | 10.204% | $20.8175 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.80 | 13.627% | $111.1272 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.76 | $716.9522 | $716.95 | $717.00 | $716.90 | |