| 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 | $16.26 | 7.648% | $17.5036 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.76 | 11.133% | $219.7766 | $219.78 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.74 | 11.788% | $60.0749 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.26 | 3.667% | $208.6402 | $208.64 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.87 | 3.137% | $8.1169 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.95 | 12.405% | $78.6273 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.69 | 3.153% | $156.4728 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.53 | $749.2123 | $749.21 | $749.20 | $749.20 | |