| 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 | $15.99 | 12.263% | $17.9509 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.26 | 8.541% | $50.2111 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.52 | 3.220% | $123.3685 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.98 | 8.464% | $72.6492 | $72.65 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.92 | 3.702% | $211.4691 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.74 | 9.226% | $32.4838 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.89 | 13.610% | $21.4609 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.30 | $529.5935 | $529.59 | $529.55 | $529.70 | |