| 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 | $16.42 | 6.617% | $17.5065 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.89 | 5.306% | $91.5004 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.39 | 7.717% | $220.1628 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.55 | 9.485% | $77.2417 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.36 | 11.102% | $249.2684 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.53 | 4.275% | $68.3314 | $68.33 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.70 | 5.515% | $264.5261 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.84 | $988.5373 | $988.54 | $988.55 | $988.50 | |