| 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 | $15.39 | 9.444% | $16.8434 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.95 | 13.449% | $16.9606 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.36 | 5.747% | $95.553 | $95.55 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.65 | 4.239% | $226.8762 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.59 | 10.667% | $16.1463 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.77 | 7.680% | $29.9027 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.89 | 3.373% | $233.5093 | $233.51 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.60 | $635.7915 | $635.79 | $635.80 | $635.80 | |