| 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 | $15.98 | 6.782% | $17.0638 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.42 | 6.306% | $266.2115 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.85 | 9.177% | $87.1778 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.47 | 9.402% | $141.6428 | $141.64 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.78 | 7.771% | $20.2394 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.90 | 3.396% | $71.2398 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.91 | 5.592% | $150.9015 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.31 | $754.4766 | $754.47 | $754.50 | $754.40 | |