| 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 | $15.77 | 10.819% | $17.4762 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 12.456% | $17.813 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.63 | 3.125% | $146.0559 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.48 | 4.381% | $80.8744 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.31 | 7.683% | $220.0071 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.90 | 9.311% | $257.8646 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.46 | 12.617% | $81.6023 | $81.60 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.39 | $821.6935 | $821.69 | $821.65 | $821.80 | |