| 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 | $16.56 | 8.285% | $17.932 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.37 | 8.748% | $64.5637 | $64.56 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.33 | 12.266% | $279.9128 | $279.91 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.50 | 6.175% | $244.7334 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.59 | 13.322% | $15.4005 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.31 | 7.424% | $182.9538 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.62 | 12.689% | $166.3515 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.28 | $971.8477 | $971.83 | $971.85 | $971.90 | |