| 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 | $15.80 | 10.778% | $17.5029 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.85 | 9.863% | $196.49 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.69 | 6.837% | $236.8469 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.98 | 5.385% | $153.841 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.93 | 6.300% | $47.7606 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.68 | 11.842% | $223.3261 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.81 | 11.615% | $173.9073 | $173.91 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.74 | $1,049.6748 | $1,049.68 | $1,049.70 | $1,049.60 | |