| 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 | $15.92 | 6.474% | $16.9507 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.61 | 9.633% | $19.3064 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.54 | 4.833% | $131.6073 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.93 | 5.133% | $68.2629 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.42 | 10.698% | $32.5674 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.49 | 12.321% | $188.1264 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.84 | 5.386% | $184.2569 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.75 | $641.0780 | $641.09 | $641.05 | $641.20 | |