| 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 | $15.87 | 9.285% | $17.3435 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.37 | 12.483% | $85.9033 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.64 | 11.176% | $116.3346 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.95 | 7.459% | $20.3635 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.37 | 10.732% | $67.9562 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.82 | 8.739% | $132.4658 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.77 | 10.823% | $245.7722 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.79 | $686.1391 | $686.13 | $686.10 | $686.20 | |