| 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 | $15.39 | 10.203% | $16.9602 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.62 | 12.580% | $13.0818 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.82 | 5.618% | $159.2931 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.49 | 13.566% | $106.1729 | $106.17 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.87 | 8.838% | $245.8324 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.60 | 11.128% | $27.3375 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.49 | 4.319% | $119.4348 | $119.43 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.28 | $688.1127 | $688.10 | $688.15 | $688.10 | |