| 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 | $15.55 | 12.448% | $17.4857 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.40 | 13.335% | $108.1216 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.89 | 11.192% | $134.42 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.51 | 12.552% | $6.2016 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.60 | 3.221% | $216.3512 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 10.501% | $27.36 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.51 | 12.672% | $26.4892 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.22 | $536.4293 | $536.43 | $536.40 | $536.50 | |