| 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 | 9.444% | $17.5001 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.69 | 7.415% | $128.565 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.58 | 3.655% | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.37 | 7.161% | $29.33 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.92 | 12.506% | $248.5483 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.52 | 6.209% | $30.2908 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.39 | 12.510% | $200.7066 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.46 | $724.9908 | $725.00 | $725.00 | $725.00 | |