| 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 | $15.27 | 9.258% | $16.6837 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.60 | 12.811% | $28.8796 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.43 | 5.375% | $241.7619 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.86 | 7.314% | $265.9885 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.54 | 12.372% | $53.4216 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.35 | 3.585% | $179.5646 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.31 | 4.174% | $199.2953 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.36 | $985.5952 | $985.59 | $985.60 | $985.70 | |