| 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 | $15.55 | 9.196% | $16.98 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.30 | 13.235% | $114.7071 | $114.71 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.47 | 5.854% | $37.5464 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.62 | 13.578% | $92.7024 | $92.70 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.97 | 4.148% | $82.2457 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.49 | 5.118% | $171.8574 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.25 | 10.746% | $24.641 | $24.64 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.65 | $540.6800 | $540.69 | $540.70 | $540.60 | |