| 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 | $15.97 | 9.446% | $17.4785 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.60 | 9.613% | $155.212 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.97 | 9.678% | $107.4515 | $107.45 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.28 | 8.323% | $50.1319 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.27 | 5.366% | $63.5041 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.72 | 12.371% | $112.0564 | $112.06 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.37 | 8.267% | $148.7264 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.18 | $654.5608 | $654.56 | $654.60 | $654.60 | |