| 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 | $16.39 | 7.129% | $17.5584 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.63 | 10.668% | $43.8577 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.71 | 11.321% | $13.0357 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.34 | 13.291% | $192.9799 | $192.98 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.40 | 12.739% | $239.4576 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.79 | 7.280% | $109.2003 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.72 | 6.625% | $77.5377 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.98 | $693.6273 | $693.64 | $693.65 | $693.70 | |