| 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 | $15.70 | 9.195% | $17.1436 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.44 | 10.470% | $55.7211 | $55.72 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.72 | 11.522% | $158.049 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.75 | 7.493% | $109.3741 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.80 | 8.390% | $205.7242 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.75 | 9.586% | $246.2945 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.37 | 4.699% | $188.8456 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.53 | $981.1521 | $981.14 | $981.10 | $981.00 | |