| 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 | $14.25 | 8.745% | $15.4962 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.76 | 5.866% | $17.7431 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.36 | 7.234% | $73.3052 | $73.31 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.74 | 10.107% | $126.3368 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.50 | 13.705% | $83.5732 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.98 | 5.182% | $178.7884 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.34 | 8.290% | $224.5285 | $224.53 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.93 | $719.7714 | $719.78 | $719.80 | $719.70 | |