| 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 | $15.65 | 13.538% | $17.7687 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.43 | 3.334% | $5.611 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.50 | 3.247% | $41.815 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.42 | 12.563% | $19.6085 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.57 | 5.227% | $242.6219 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.77 | 9.717% | $232.3477 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.81 | 8.695% | $25.8803 | $25.88 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.15 | $585.6531 | $585.66 | $585.60 | $585.60 | |