| 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 | $15.29 | 11.126% | $16.9912 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.43 | 5.531% | $113.372 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.98 | 9.210% | $39.2938 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.91 | 5.597% | $148.7967 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.30 | 10.238% | $70.883 | $70.88 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.81 | 9.183% | $271.6582 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.68 | 4.512% | $19.5228 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.40 | $680.5177 | $680.51 | $680.50 | $680.60 | |