| 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 | $15.42 | 13.441% | $17.4926 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.94 | 13.586% | $53.3173 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.84 | 12.315% | $255.8985 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.88 | 4.793% | $8.2577 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.56 | 5.421% | $134.475 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.29 | 9.701% | $145.1235 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.66 | 12.597% | $130.2297 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.59 | $744.7943 | $744.80 | $744.80 | $744.80 | |