| 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 | $16.28 | 7.569% | $17.5122 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.62 | 6.423% | $96.4405 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.84 | 4.792% | $13.4553 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.42 | 13.566% | $270.7641 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.97 | 3.374% | $124.0178 | $124.02 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.68 | 11.631% | $75.5519 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.78 | 9.800% | $11.8364 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.59 | $609.5782 | $609.58 | $609.55 | $609.60 | |