| 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 | $15.68 | 11.809% | $17.5317 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.91 | 5.786% | $13.657 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.81 | 8.720% | $136.7806 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.58 | 9.572% | $121.1647 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.50 | 3.346% | $11.8848 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.48 | 9.195% | $76.9606 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.71 | 12.532% | $100.9525 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.67 | $478.9319 | $478.92 | $478.95 | $479.10 | |