| 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 | $15.65 | 10.494% | $17.2923 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.79 | 9.683% | $158.81 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.91 | 11.708% | $47.9339 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.63 | 9.342% | $195.3176 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.37 | 12.258% | $55.4218 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.76 | 5.497% | $123.1783 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.96 | 6.165% | $18.0056 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.07 | $615.9595 | $615.96 | $615.95 | $615.90 | |