| 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 | $16.26 | 6.866% | $17.3764 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.66 | 7.117% | $60.6925 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.80 | 10.724% | $233.4062 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.78 | 12.472% | $282.0573 | $282.06 | $282.05 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.36 | 13.774% | $55.0211 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.70 | 3.113% | $254.3798 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 13.744% | $284.2918 | $284.29 | $284.30 | $284.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.50 | $1,187.2251 | $1,187.23 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.30 | |