| 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 | $15.97 | 9.451% | $17.4793 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.99 | 5.140% | $80.9473 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.32 | 4.249% | $257.8286 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.80 | 3.574% | $45.3654 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.39 | 6.692% | $84.7028 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.38 | 12.699% | $35.3649 | $35.36 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.39 | 11.658% | $31.6997 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.24 | $553.3880 | $553.39 | $553.40 | $553.40 | |