| 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 | $15.73 | 11.198% | $17.4914 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.85 | 4.264% | $37.3786 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.35 | 10.704% | $42.455 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.41 | 9.814% | $126.7363 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.80 | 6.206% | $167.5931 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.31 | 6.166% | $251.9425 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.65 | 6.850% | $141.7365 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.10 | $785.3334 | $785.34 | $785.40 | $785.30 | |