| 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 | 9.675% | $17.197 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.63 | 11.207% | $165.287 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.89 | 12.779% | $15.665 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.87 | 3.578% | $162.4828 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.65 | 13.525% | $160.8082 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.54 | 7.652% | $49.0247 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.84 | 10.678% | $272.0908 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.10 | $842.5555 | $842.56 | $842.55 | $842.60 | |