| 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 | $16.25 | 7.694% | $17.5003 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.87 | 7.350% | $14.8894 | $14.89 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.54 | 12.811% | $76.1925 | $76.19 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.84 | 3.335% | $143.4703 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.45 | 10.397% | $127.4533 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.82 | 8.496% | $213.5418 | $213.54 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.28 | 3.361% | $116.0537 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.05 | $709.1013 | $709.09 | $709.10 | $709.20 | |