| 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 | $15.80 | 12.770% | $17.8177 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.96 | 7.342% | $17.1318 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.84 | 9.580% | $66.6685 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.26 | 4.181% | $174.2531 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 12.375% | $40.4213 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.43 | 11.527% | $14.9781 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.70 | 4.855% | $86.7151 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $391.96 | $417.9856 | $417.99 | $417.95 | $418.00 | |