| 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 | $15.48 | 12.633% | $17.4356 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.26 | 9.649% | $7.9605 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.52 | 4.217% | $169.3735 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.47 | 7.646% | $150.1339 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.36 | 10.636% | $72.3117 | $72.31 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.60 | 4.512% | $112.4549 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.33 | 5.666% | $79.5982 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.02 | $609.2683 | $609.26 | $609.25 | $609.30 | |