| 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 | 5.734% | $17.7527 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.72 | 8.852% | $9.4919 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.37 | 10.270% | $39.0025 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.52 | 8.829% | $39.7444 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.86 | 12.226% | $14.4323 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.76 | 6.337% | $259.2071 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.41 | 9.846% | $165.2194 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.43 | $544.8503 | $544.84 | $544.85 | $544.80 | |