| 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 | $15.54 | 8.423% | $16.8489 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.72 | 12.209% | $40.0811 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.66 | 12.820% | $63.9238 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.98 | 13.758% | $200.1913 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.45 | 3.550% | $12.892 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.44 | 8.301% | $249.5688 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.45 | 7.399% | $43.4429 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.24 | $626.9488 | $626.94 | $626.95 | $626.90 | |