| 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 | $15.82 | 9.272% | $17.2868 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.80 | 8.575% | $34.5269 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.28 | 5.486% | $208.1028 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.68 | 12.110% | $19.821 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.88 | 8.403% | $196.0793 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.53 | 13.735% | $116.6125 | $116.61 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.79 | 13.603% | $6.5776 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.78 | $599.0069 | $599.01 | $599.05 | $599.00 | |