| 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 | $16.42 | 6.747% | $17.5279 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.84 | 13.182% | $40.5644 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.67 | 6.387% | $189.0178 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.85 | 7.794% | $114.0999 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.47 | 10.359% | $15.9689 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.29 | 11.759% | $271.8985 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.96 | 9.159% | $39.2536 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.50 | $688.3310 | $688.33 | $688.30 | $688.40 | |