| 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 | $16.75 | 5.120% | $17.6076 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.28 | 13.315% | $15.0482 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.38 | 13.819% | $259.9398 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.47 | 9.104% | $95.4333 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.76 | 3.621% | $104.4085 | $104.41 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.65 | 12.687% | $176.5242 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.27 | 12.729% | $17.2137 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.56 | $686.1753 | $686.17 | $686.15 | $686.00 | |