| 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 | 8.336% | $17.0088 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.68 | 8.430% | $41.9407 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.93 | 13.745% | $175.0877 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.54 | 12.229% | $120.6911 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.26 | 13.453% | $135.304 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.29 | 7.566% | $170.2662 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.27 | 3.764% | $187.0554 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.67 | $847.3539 | $847.36 | $847.35 | $847.40 | |