| 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 | $16.55 | 4.316% | $17.2643 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.59 | 5.441% | $110.2807 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.73 | 6.809% | $110.793 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.59 | 4.634% | $106.2977 | $106.30 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.94 | 4.350% | $252.4644 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.64 | 8.753% | $271.491 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.53 | 3.238% | $127.5299 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.57 | $996.1210 | $996.11 | $996.15 | $996.20 | |