| 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 | $15.95 | 9.679% | $17.4938 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.30 | 4.685% | $110.2333 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.71 | 6.322% | $227.2207 | $227.22 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.93 | 3.736% | $48.6833 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.78 | 10.832% | $42.9806 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.45 | 10.597% | $125.4723 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.99 | 13.169% | $108.6309 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.11 | $680.7149 | $680.70 | $680.75 | $680.70 | |