| 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 | $15.74 | 11.346% | $17.5259 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.87 | 6.406% | $86.0505 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.74 | 7.767% | $15.8849 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.70 | 11.595% | $7.4769 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.68 | 4.497% | $47.7342 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.37 | 3.362% | $182.2996 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.95 | 8.703% | $185.8278 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.05 | $542.7998 | $542.80 | $542.90 | $542.80 | |