| 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 | $15.68 | 9.560% | $17.179 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.83 | 9.180% | $54.4044 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.31 | 3.798% | $22.1194 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.64 | 9.547% | $163.9261 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.58 | 4.139% | $104.743 | $104.74 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.30 | 11.499% | $46.0491 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.52 | 10.289% | $59.0267 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $431.86 | $467.4477 | $467.45 | $467.50 | $467.30 | |