| 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 | 13.531% | $17.9379 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.80 | 9.371% | $9.6246 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.41 | 9.690% | $57.4885 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.73 | 8.509% | $161.3854 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.39 | 8.673% | $10.2044 | $10.20 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.41 | 7.552% | $230.6022 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.55 | 6.609% | $44.296 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.09 | $531.5390 | $531.54 | $531.55 | $531.50 | |