| 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 | 11.527% | $17.4986 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.78 | 5.629% | $102.2277 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.62 | 7.566% | $207.1936 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.77 | 13.109% | $135.4706 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.88 | 4.335% | $124.0334 | $124.03 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.97 | 11.410% | $194.9341 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.74 | 12.804% | $214.0343 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.45 | $995.3923 | $995.38 | $995.45 | $995.30 | |