| 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 | $15.68 | 8.134% | $16.9554 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.54 | 7.551% | $75.8665 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.34 | 5.332% | $31.9577 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.89 | 12.341% | $25.7149 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.97 | 5.198% | $111.4783 | $111.48 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.87 | 7.268% | $59.9306 | $59.93 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.88 | 13.363% | $216.3873 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.17 | $538.2907 | $538.30 | $538.30 | $538.40 | |