| 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 | $15.83 | 7.210% | $16.9713 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.34 | 8.284% | $124.8948 | $124.89 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.39 | 7.557% | $97.2208 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.52 | 4.396% | $99.7191 | $99.72 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.87 | 8.590% | $22.6627 | $22.66 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.64 | 4.625% | $56.1209 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.28 | 12.309% | $87.9155 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.87 | $505.5051 | $505.50 | $505.40 | $505.50 | |