| 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 | $15.50 | 13.223% | $17.5496 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.94 | 13.700% | $24.9458 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.76 | 10.493% | $51.6665 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.66 | 5.820% | $185.8834 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.40 | 4.308% | $60.9159 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.80 | 4.483% | $75.0188 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.43 | 9.367% | $248.7334 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.49 | $664.7134 | $664.72 | $664.70 | $664.60 | |