| 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 | $15.99 | 9.155% | $17.4539 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.93 | 3.146% | $218.5973 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.42 | 7.150% | $178.319 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.75 | 5.641% | $218.4128 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.47 | 9.319% | $50.8005 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.34 | 13.233% | $146.4556 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.36 | 8.370% | $46.9892 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.26 | $877.0283 | $877.03 | $877.00 | $877.10 | |