| 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 | $16.48 | 6.118% | $17.4882 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.50 | 8.505% | $260.9545 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.49 | 7.539% | $77.955 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.40 | 12.574% | $251.4903 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.56 | 9.737% | $235.4517 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.71 | 8.142% | $192.1791 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.98 | 7.711% | $257.4077 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.12 | $1,292.9265 | $1,292.93 | $1,292.95 | $1,293.10 | |