| 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 | $16.72 | 4.769% | $17.5174 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.87 | 4.537% | $73.04 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.98 | 11.429% | $259.6073 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.72 | 12.843% | $247.9386 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.35 | 3.281% | $123.2659 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.75 | 6.642% | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.94 | 13.491% | $157.6844 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.33 | $951.3036 | $951.31 | $951.30 | $951.30 | |