| 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 | $15.69 | 11.555% | $17.503 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.61 | 5.646% | $208.7671 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.64 | 12.106% | $60.1337 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.92 | 4.554% | $124.3356 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.78 | 13.214% | $75.6043 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.75 | 7.801% | $13.7446 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.85 | 10.502% | $188.7927 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.24 | $688.8810 | $688.87 | $688.90 | $688.80 | |