| 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 | $15.84 | 9.113% | $17.2835 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.98 | 10.808% | $64.2465 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.44 | 9.696% | $158.4449 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.47 | 13.422% | $279.5512 | $279.55 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.30 | 10.851% | $51.324 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.33 | 9.137% | $129.1418 | $129.14 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.94 | 7.716% | $81.7995 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.30 | $781.7914 | $781.78 | $781.80 | $781.70 | |