| 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 | $15.80 | 8.499% | $17.1428 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.74 | 5.168% | $202.7008 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.40 | 9.610% | $53.0512 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.94 | 7.513% | $16.0624 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.89 | 10.406% | $143.4064 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.95 | 8.795% | $188.161 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.53 | 3.173% | $37.6891 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.25 | $658.2137 | $658.21 | $658.20 | $658.30 | |