| 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 | $15.96 | 9.147% | $17.4199 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.85 | 8.671% | $180.2309 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.63 | 10.787% | $243.3215 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.66 | 5.308% | $52.296 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.55 | 4.391% | $178.0389 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.63 | 10.280% | $80.0964 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.27 | 8.386% | $152.033 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.55 | $903.4366 | $903.44 | $903.45 | $903.30 | |