| 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 | $15.84 | 9.445% | $17.3361 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.78 | 7.677% | $150.5109 | $150.51 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.27 | 5.419% | $106.7578 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.87 | 6.395% | $37.0999 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.58 | 12.320% | $47.8259 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.28 | 5.482% | $180.6696 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.32 | 11.685% | $8.1753 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.94 | $548.3755 | $548.39 | $548.40 | $548.40 | |