| 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 | $15.97 | 9.828% | $17.5395 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.32 | 9.768% | $109.0216 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.32 | 5.633% | $198.9281 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.66 | 12.736% | $50.3479 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.94 | 7.557% | $49.4117 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.27 | 10.499% | $52.2329 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.79 | 5.150% | $231.1092 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.27 | $708.5909 | $708.59 | $708.60 | $708.40 | |