| 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 | $15.25 | 11.410% | $16.99 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.96 | 6.451% | $174.5371 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.55 | 9.133% | $118.4639 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.81 | 6.365% | $64.6806 | $64.68 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.99 | 10.799% | $175.0513 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.45 | 9.392% | $131.7627 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.60 | 9.483% | $178.0194 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.61 | $859.5050 | $859.50 | $859.50 | $859.60 | |