| 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 | $15.81 | 12.610% | $17.8036 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.79 | 4.545% | $62.5075 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.32 | 9.556% | $27.7396 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.64 | 8.184% | $14.7563 | $14.76 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.85 | 8.116% | $26.8668 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.79 | 6.741% | $131.0673 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 6.364% | $228.2997 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.84 | $509.0408 | $509.05 | $509.00 | $509.10 | |