| 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 | $15.80 | 10.335% | $17.4329 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.55 | 9.735% | $98.2677 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.37 | 7.131% | $160.0216 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.96 | 7.394% | $192.1923 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.68 | 10.195% | $88.9053 | $88.91 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.46 | 12.475% | $170.3546 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 6.262% | $214.4367 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.62 | $941.6111 | $941.61 | $941.60 | $941.60 | |