| 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 | $15.49 | 12.793% | $17.4716 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.92 | 11.832% | $192.2616 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.39 | 3.577% | $106.0525 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.31 | 9.763% | $19 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.54 | 11.330% | $189.8622 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 13.248% | $157.1656 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.92 | 13.548% | $37.38 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.35 | $719.1935 | $719.19 | $719.15 | $719.40 | |