| 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 | $15.94 | 9.676% | $17.4824 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.27 | 12.626% | $38.5969 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.87 | 8.361% | $15.0297 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.61 | 4.667% | $199.5058 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.68 | 9.105% | $163.3084 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.95 | 11.469% | $24.4674 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.99 | 6.353% | $104.2153 | $104.22 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.31 | $562.6059 | $562.62 | $562.60 | $562.60 | |