| 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 | $15.51 | 9.759% | $17.0236 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.36 | 5.460% | $40.4545 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.32 | 6.381% | $210.9748 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.42 | 7.378% | $91.7223 | $91.72 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 8.750% | $20.1731 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.30 | 10.432% | $164.875 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.59 | 7.453% | $75.8511 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.05 | $621.0744 | $621.06 | $621.00 | $621.20 | |