| 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 | $15.54 | 12.340% | $17.4576 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.91 | 5.400% | $46.2811 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.51 | 3.629% | $205.7139 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.88 | 13.210% | $38.3555 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.52 | 8.784% | $94.1199 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.28 | 7.858% | $170.7176 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.34 | 4.356% | $9.7469 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.98 | $582.3925 | $582.40 | $582.35 | $582.40 | |