| 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 | $15.76 | 13.317% | $17.8588 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.27 | 5.684% | $51.0137 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.79 | 6.284% | $29.5363 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.99 | 12.267% | $14.5835 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.44 | 11.315% | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.99 | 8.357% | $56.3348 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.34 | 8.699% | $40.5882 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $229.58 | $249.3653 | $249.36 | $249.40 | $249.40 | |