| 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 | $15.96 | 9.808% | $17.5254 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.59 | 10.130% | $34.7901 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 11.585% | $40.7732 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.94 | 8.524% | $261.4777 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.38 | 7.503% | $245.5154 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.50 | 9.179% | $105.3577 | $105.36 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.88 | 8.173% | $214.0527 | $214.05 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.79 | $919.4922 | $919.50 | $919.50 | $919.60 | |