| 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 | $15.72 | 8.159% | $17.0026 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.53 | 11.551% | $256.043 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.38 | 5.179% | $203.3952 | $203.40 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.80 | 9.851% | $12.9624 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.34 | 13.234% | $57.002 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.79 | 13.128% | $119.6781 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.30 | 10.537% | $45.6518 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.86 | $711.7351 | $711.73 | $711.75 | $711.80 | |