| 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 | $15.64 | 11.659% | $17.4635 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.40 | 5.465% | $49.9904 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.50 | 6.144% | $265.8907 | $265.89 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.75 | 6.677% | $71.2069 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.88 | 12.339% | $195.3351 | $195.34 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.52 | 7.437% | $237.9944 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.91 | 11.191% | $203.3795 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.60 | $1,041.2605 | $1,041.26 | $1,041.30 | $1,041.30 | |