| 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 | $15.25 | 12.696% | $17.1861 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.28 | 8.170% | $81.4304 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.72 | 5.698% | $58.8949 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.97 | 5.422% | $239.2763 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.58 | 4.454% | $97.7481 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.62 | 8.109% | $208.2396 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.71 | 10.815% | $198.0375 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.13 | $900.8129 | $900.82 | $900.90 | $900.70 | |