| 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 | $15.61 | 13.281% | $17.6832 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.25 | 9.774% | $63.9434 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.92 | 6.768% | $21.2682 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.37 | 7.580% | $22.9898 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.75 | 13.183% | $95.9226 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.54 | 13.768% | $63.1867 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.89 | 10.471% | $215.2969 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.33 | $500.2908 | $500.29 | $500.30 | $500.30 | |