| 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 | $15.65 | 10.427% | $17.2818 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.74 | 11.231% | $100.931 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.30 | 13.667% | $24.2111 | $24.21 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.78 | 5.252% | $94.4952 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.35 | 3.413% | $134.7988 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.68 | 12.814% | $129.3751 | $129.38 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.60 | 6.524% | $250.9705 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.10 | $752.0635 | $752.07 | $752.10 | $752.10 | |