| 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 | $15.77 | 13.854% | $17.9548 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.65 | 3.723% | $8.972 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.67 | 8.706% | $8.3378 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.38 | 12.174% | $277.496 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.47 | 13.733% | $268.9444 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.50 | 13.566% | $144.7967 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.90 | 4.519% | $211.0239 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.34 | $937.5256 | $937.52 | $937.50 | $937.50 | |