| 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 | $15.56 | 9.484% | $17.0357 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.76 | 9.429% | $13.9631 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.62 | 3.286% | $84.302 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.70 | 7.230% | $47.9318 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.86 | 6.351% | $11.5497 | $11.55 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.77 | 13.374% | $272.9706 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.45 | 9.117% | $132.5226 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.72 | $580.2755 | $580.27 | $580.25 | $580.20 | |