| 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 | $15.77 | 10.339% | $17.4005 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.28 | 12.627% | $81.4068 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.25 | 6.244% | $86.3233 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.95 | 5.344% | $6.268 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.85 | 12.551% | $170.9087 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.30 | 13.656% | $45.8034 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.85 | 7.694% | $169.995 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.25 | $578.1057 | $578.11 | $578.05 | $578.10 | |