| 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 | $15.46 | 11.235% | $17.1969 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 3.729% | $8.2257 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.67 | 12.395% | $51.3308 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.29 | 8.395% | $266.966 | $266.97 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.69 | 11.792% | $168.4594 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.98 | 6.233% | $88.1521 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.32 | 7.751% | $175.9789 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.34 | $776.3098 | $776.32 | $776.35 | $776.40 | |