| 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 | $15.73 | 9.329% | $17.1975 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.37 | 12.603% | $12.803 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.50 | 3.205% | $138.8107 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.31 | 7.160% | $27.1222 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.40 | 3.670% | $131.0389 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.48 | 3.431% | $98.7559 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.52 | 9.373% | $74.9424 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.31 | $500.6706 | $500.67 | $500.65 | $500.60 | |