| 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 | $15.38 | 13.800% | $17.5024 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.89 | 7.592% | $203.2305 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.53 | 3.211% | $19.125 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.69 | 7.497% | $83.5144 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.60 | 3.856% | $16.2015 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.39 | 12.733% | $126.7006 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.96 | 9.719% | $216.1025 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.44 | $682.3769 | $682.37 | $682.40 | $682.30 | |