| 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 | $63.35 | 6.512% | $67.4754 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.37 | 5.272% | $17.233 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.90 | 9.786% | $189.82 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.70 | 5.406% | $154.6306 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.36 | 7.660% | $58.524 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.36 | 13.407% | $55.9777 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.91 | 3.435% | $16.4565 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.95 | $560.1172 | $560.12 | $560.15 | $560.10 | |