| 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 | $15.70 | 13.777% | $17.863 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.40 | 11.331% | $270.9797 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.77 | 8.858% | $55.2672 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.43 | 13.139% | $28.7712 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.78 | 4.427% | $31.0984 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.59 | 5.825% | $141.3716 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.67 | 12.534% | $60.397 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.34 | $605.7481 | $605.75 | $605.70 | $605.90 | |