| 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 | $15.87 | 8.492% | $17.2177 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.97 | 12.868% | $20.2824 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.87 | 4.406% | $28.0539 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.74 | 4.679% | $150.4656 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.80 | 13.760% | $213.6413 | $213.64 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.59 | 4.648% | $136.6598 | $136.66 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.34 | 11.351% | $242.0103 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.18 | $808.3310 | $808.33 | $808.30 | $808.40 | |