| 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 | $15.98 | 8.276% | $17.3025 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.98 | 12.441% | $239.4768 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.87 | 4.774% | $179.0273 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.31 | 4.355% | $158.9431 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.82 | 5.275% | $206.1495 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.55 | 12.814% | $22.0551 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.59 | 11.516% | $59.7614 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.10 | $882.7157 | $882.72 | $882.75 | $882.70 | |