| 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 | $15.69 | 9.297% | $17.1487 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.35 | 5.397% | $28.8261 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.74 | 7.815% | $68.7213 | $68.72 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.93 | 6.257% | $6.301 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.58 | 7.602% | $247.0327 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.49 | 8.185% | $109.797 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.98 | 10.715% | $116.2286 | $116.23 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.76 | $594.0554 | $594.06 | $594.10 | $593.90 | |