| 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 | $15.39 | 10.803% | $17.0526 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.82 | 10.113% | $215.6233 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.76 | 10.536% | $160.0119 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.55 | 4.514% | $115.5402 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.37 | 9.300% | $85.6584 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.91 | 5.659% | $19.9801 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.39 | 13.634% | $73.1689 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.19 | $687.0354 | $687.03 | $687.00 | $687.10 | |