| 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 | $15.45 | 13.330% | $17.5095 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.64 | 6.363% | $75.1348 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.59 | 4.524% | $154.267 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.44 | 10.810% | $238.7291 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.53 | 5.740% | $161.2852 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.83 | 5.292% | $97.7426 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.35 | 13.464% | $219.3826 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.83 | $964.0508 | $964.05 | $964.10 | $964.00 | |