| 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 | $15.70 | 11.525% | $17.5094 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.98 | 8.173% | $38.9206 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 3.571% | $81.0754 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.51 | 13.139% | $237.0375 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.69 | 13.504% | $157.4187 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.70 | 6.496% | $77.4226 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.69 | 5.826% | $252.5961 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.55 | $861.9803 | $861.99 | $861.95 | $861.90 | |