| 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 | $15.65 | 11.705% | $17.4818 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.60 | 8.202% | $117.5074 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.80 | 8.567% | $259.258 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.91 | 10.464% | $104.8414 | $104.84 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.30 | 3.696% | $180.7421 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.63 | 13.865% | $146.4645 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.90 | 7.268% | $168.3035 | $168.30 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.79 | $994.5987 | $994.59 | $994.60 | $994.60 | |