| 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 | $15.99 | 9.695% | $17.5402 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.59 | 12.205% | $225.072 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.28 | 11.643% | $120.887 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.76 | 6.702% | $50.9609 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.85 | 10.518% | $196.5563 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.25 | 7.431% | $36.7951 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.31 | 5.172% | $174.9116 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.03 | $822.7231 | $822.73 | $822.70 | $822.80 | |