| 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 | $15.68 | 11.503% | $17.4837 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.34 | 12.743% | $36.4611 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.60 | 12.550% | $204.3908 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.97 | 3.673% | $200.0578 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.33 | 4.475% | $51.5375 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.50 | 8.286% | $47.1044 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.93 | 7.373% | $124.4775 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.35 | $681.5128 | $681.51 | $681.55 | $681.60 | |