| 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 | 7.816% | $17.1967 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.54 | 3.317% | $29.4867 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.51 | 9.155% | $51.8595 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.38 | 13.816% | $274.7291 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.39 | 7.150% | $124.7119 | $124.71 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.99 | 9.159% | $81.8583 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.30 | 8.320% | $13.3234 | $13.32 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.06 | $593.1656 | $593.17 | $593.15 | $593.20 | |