| 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 | $154.33 | 11.109% | $171.4745 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.63 | 8.586% | $16.972 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.28 | 9.678% | $141.7917 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.62 | 4.217% | $62.1342 | $62.13 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.78 | 3.180% | $238.1188 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.40 | 5.222% | $144.575 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.53 | 10.296% | $55.7326 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.57 | $830.7988 | $830.79 | $830.80 | $830.80 | |