| 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 | $15.75 | 11.740% | $17.5991 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.96 | 6.761% | $24.5123 | $24.51 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.69 | 6.318% | $44.324 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.45 | 13.692% | $152.8589 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.51 | 9.351% | $27.8954 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.52 | 4.712% | $153.424 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.65 | 11.667% | $140.3096 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.53 | $560.9233 | $560.92 | $560.85 | $560.90 | |