| 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 | $15.34 | 13.218% | $17.3676 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.28 | 8.707% | $151.4071 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.69 | 5.115% | $169.9604 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.39 | 12.696% | $39.8831 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.91 | 5.752% | $7.3075 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.27 | 10.368% | $49.9636 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.35 | 10.820% | $23.6601 | $23.66 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $425.23 | $459.5494 | $459.55 | $459.50 | $459.70 | |