| 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 | $16.49 | 6.138% | $17.5022 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.90 | 6.754% | $105.5797 | $105.58 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.92 | 3.565% | $104.5178 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.45 | 7.483% | $235.8714 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.73 | 5.584% | $12.385 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.86 | 13.171% | $167.3346 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.86 | 9.687% | $138.0521 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.21 | $781.2428 | $781.24 | $781.25 | $781.30 | |