| 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 | $52.77 | 12.721% | $59.4829 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 7.204% | $168.7391 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.79 | 11.489% | $202.6759 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.31 | 4.154% | $16.9875 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.46 | 9.527% | $37.743 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.83 | 3.748% | $217.6944 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.93 | 7.834% | $74.33 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.49 | $777.6528 | $777.65 | $777.75 | $777.60 | |