| 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 | $15.39 | 11.500% | $17.1599 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.93 | 7.634% | $38.6729 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.25 | 5.333% | $15.01 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.25 | 7.348% | $93.6611 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.82 | 10.144% | $100.0328 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.81 | 6.801% | $231.5552 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.53 | 10.308% | $16.0278 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.98 | $512.1197 | $512.12 | $512.10 | $512.20 | |