| 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 | $15.75 | 9.252% | $17.2072 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.74 | 11.695% | $55.5571 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.66 | 9.230% | $7.2747 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.76 | 6.117% | $109.0458 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.32 | 3.514% | $7.5772 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.31 | 4.826% | $251.9074 | $251.91 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.50 | 8.796% | $125.6594 | $125.66 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.04 | $574.2288 | $574.24 | $574.20 | $574.30 | |