| 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 | $16.65 | 5.141% | $17.506 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.29 | 8.443% | $256.24 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.27 | 11.835% | $215.0252 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.51 | 6.369% | $204.771 | $204.77 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.97 | 3.752% | $65.3326 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.39 | 6.299% | $31.2413 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.38 | 13.678% | $125.4778 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.46 | $915.5939 | $915.60 | $915.65 | $915.50 | |