| 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 | $15.85 | 7.644% | $17.0616 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.89 | 6.857% | $28.7338 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.84 | 8.687% | $66.1252 | $66.13 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.56 | 5.160% | $193.0317 | $193.03 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.61 | 11.222% | $115.2371 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.26 | 11.415% | $102.7915 | $102.79 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.30 | 6.872% | $190.5528 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.31 | $713.5337 | $713.53 | $713.60 | $713.50 | |