| 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 | $15.72 | 9.710% | $17.2464 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.58 | 9.203% | $12.6457 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.47 | 9.647% | $270.247 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.99 | 12.614% | $78.8185 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.26 | 3.365% | $19.9081 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.97 | 10.146% | $196.0268 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.64 | 5.601% | $120.005 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.63 | $714.8975 | $714.92 | $714.90 | $714.70 | |