| 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 | $15.63 | 10.462% | $17.2652 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.57 | 11.440% | $44.0968 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.95 | 4.725% | $151.7989 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.42 | 11.741% | $258.591 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.74 | 8.682% | $217.0814 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.69 | 10.778% | $96.0334 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.55 | 9.792% | $66.4791 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.55 | $851.3458 | $851.35 | $851.40 | $851.40 | |