| 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 | $16.79 | 4.306% | $17.513 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.66 | 10.708% | $238.7529 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.28 | 9.774% | $262.6672 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.65 | 9.689% | $252.9977 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.80 | 6.347% | $55.0877 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.51 | 7.265% | $194.6967 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.87 | 5.518% | $77.9461 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.56 | $1,099.6613 | $1,099.67 | $1,099.65 | $1,099.70 | |