| 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 | $15.80 | 9.279% | $17.2661 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.57 | 12.539% | $64.7887 | $64.79 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.89 | 11.766% | $159.7024 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.58 | 13.296% | $178.5318 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.48 | 12.515% | $152.4353 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.46 | 3.727% | $244.2356 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.70 | 12.509% | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.48 | $973.0099 | $973.02 | $973.05 | $973.00 | |