| 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 | $15.60 | 9.134% | $17.0249 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.81 | 9.102% | $64.1629 | $64.16 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.73 | 9.471% | $25.9775 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.73 | 8.166% | $57.0359 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 9.416% | $258.9111 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.76 | 13.240% | $49.5538 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.87 | 5.419% | $37.8138 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.13 | $510.4799 | $510.47 | $510.45 | $510.50 | |