| 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 | $15.58 | 12.246% | $17.4879 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.29 | 4.834% | $259.244 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.60 | 3.789% | $8.9259 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.91 | 9.424% | $89.6292 | $89.63 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.46 | 5.562% | $38.4879 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.85 | 4.239% | $163.4989 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.33 | 3.609% | $26.2442 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.02 | $603.5180 | $603.52 | $603.60 | $603.40 | |