| 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 | $15.83 | 8.425% | $17.1637 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.93 | 8.862% | $17.3417 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.29 | 11.626% | $119.7635 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.91 | 5.529% | $151.8668 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.56 | 9.148% | $55.1852 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.78 | 9.201% | $13.9559 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.89 | 7.680% | $188.3216 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.19 | $563.5984 | $563.60 | $563.55 | $563.70 | |