| 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 | $15.75 | 10.463% | $17.3979 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.51 | 9.700% | $43.3425 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.49 | 13.595% | $92.5686 | $92.57 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.39 | 3.161% | $55.0777 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.85 | 8.388% | $147.2451 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.93 | 12.784% | $246.918 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.91 | 11.541% | $6.5921 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.83 | $609.1419 | $609.15 | $609.15 | $609.10 | |