| 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 | $15.69 | 11.785% | $17.5391 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.58 | 13.142% | $272.197 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.54 | 11.432% | $41.8316 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.70 | 7.118% | $77.8748 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.77 | 6.433% | $120.0245 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.94 | 8.409% | $184.2303 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.32 | 13.734% | $136.8447 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.54 | $850.5420 | $850.53 | $850.55 | $850.40 | |