| 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 | $15.58 | 10.829% | $17.2672 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.32 | 6.147% | $19.4461 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.72 | 5.471% | $26.0724 | $26.07 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.72 | 12.376% | $153.6405 | $153.64 | $153.65 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.96 | 4.177% | $180.1845 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.70 | 3.817% | $212.5134 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.75 | 5.434% | $78.8119 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.75 | $687.9360 | $687.93 | $687.90 | $687.90 | |