| 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 | $15.98 | 9.622% | $17.5176 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.72 | 9.809% | $27.1448 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.39 | 3.316% | $86.1552 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.59 | 9.790% | $88.4798 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.63 | 9.500% | $235.0199 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.40 | 13.592% | $177.6579 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.64 | 7.850% | $146.2877 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.35 | $778.2629 | $778.27 | $778.25 | $778.30 | |