| 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 | $15.41 | 10.135% | $16.9718 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.69 | 7.704% | $21.2069 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.48 | 10.412% | $273.2476 | $273.25 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.72 | 13.117% | $64.16 | $64.16 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.54 | 8.772% | $40.833 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.48 | 5.124% | $209.7014 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.92 | 3.779% | $136.9053 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.24 | $763.0260 | $763.03 | $763.00 | $763.00 | |