| 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 | $15.76 | 11.286% | $17.5387 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.72 | 4.579% | $164.942 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.50 | 11.306% | $11.6871 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.32 | 6.728% | $59.0419 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.53 | 12.328% | $253.3333 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.68 | 8.284% | $173.9907 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.62 | 9.569% | $228.5828 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.13 | $909.1165 | $909.11 | $909.20 | $909.00 | |