| 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 | $16.32 | 9.629% | $17.8915 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.89 | 7.749% | $39.7486 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.43 | 8.593% | $85.1695 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.77 | 8.145% | $186.8421 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.63 | 10.784% | $261.0403 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.79 | 5.278% | $26.0984 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.63 | 5.623% | $216.1363 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.46 | $832.9267 | $832.93 | $832.95 | $832.80 | |