| 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 | $15.90 | 6.171% | $16.8812 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.98 | 4.343% | $14.5872 | $14.59 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.64 | 11.829% | $148.33 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.94 | 11.560% | $121.5335 | $121.53 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.84 | 6.115% | $48.6431 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.78 | 9.626% | $192.7006 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.25 | 11.564% | $10.3197 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.33 | $552.9953 | $552.99 | $553.05 | $552.90 | |