| 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 | $15.28 | 12.345% | $17.1663 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.27 | 8.392% | $82.6706 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.71 | 10.784% | $145.9136 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.74 | 5.822% | $23.0057 | $23.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.47 | 12.333% | $18.5012 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.32 | 10.375% | $216.6882 | $216.69 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.83 | 3.829% | $186.7157 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.62 | $690.6613 | $690.67 | $690.60 | $690.70 | |