| 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 | $15.85 | 12.440% | $17.8217 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.89 | 12.216% | $172.6892 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.97 | 10.155% | $33.0135 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.73 | 7.409% | $214.528 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.75 | 7.651% | $54.6329 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.43 | 3.670% | $87.5286 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.42 | 12.869% | $159.6193 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.04 | $739.8332 | $739.83 | $739.85 | $739.70 | |