| 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 | $15.96 | 6.281% | $16.9624 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.77 | 12.220% | $30.0413 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.41 | 3.526% | $20.0944 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.47 | 9.870% | $146.6435 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.35 | 8.107% | $57.6751 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.93 | 3.410% | $111.6104 | $111.61 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.87 | 7.148% | $169.1545 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.76 | $552.1816 | $552.17 | $552.20 | $552.20 | |