| 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 | $15.72 | 10.828% | $17.4222 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.69 | 12.282% | $210.7421 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.30 | 9.156% | $257.9356 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.28 | 12.794% | $77.0157 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.75 | 6.579% | $220.3521 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.74 | 10.640% | $237.5883 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.85 | 3.173% | $183.4932 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.33 | $1,204.5492 | $1,204.55 | $1,204.55 | $1,204.50 | |