| 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 | $16.91 | 3.268% | $17.4626 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.62 | 10.777% | $52.752 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.53 | 4.683% | $131.4086 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.63 | 6.332% | $60.2158 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.42 | 3.499% | $19.0645 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.94 | 4.442% | $249.5537 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.90 | 6.681% | $144.9795 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.95 | $675.4367 | $675.43 | $675.40 | $675.60 | |