| 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 | $15.30 | 10.328% | $16.8802 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.91 | 10.839% | $99.6553 | $99.66 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.99 | 9.792% | $231.6501 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.89 | 5.193% | $18.819 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.81 | 10.696% | $108.2718 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.72 | 9.818% | $227.0158 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.63 | 10.702% | $156.7872 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.25 | $859.0794 | $859.09 | $859.05 | $859.20 | |