| 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 | $15.61 | 11.609% | $17.4222 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.45 | 7.579% | $215.6421 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.62 | 13.416% | $221.8644 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.43 | 3.563% | $107.1152 | $107.12 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.79 | 4.161% | $156.0228 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.71 | 5.194% | $260.5761 | $260.58 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.33 | 11.458% | $8.1699 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.94 | $986.8127 | $986.81 | $986.75 | $986.80 | |