| 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 | $15.94 | 8.165% | $17.2415 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.42 | 10.119% | $125.9982 | $126.00 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.60 | 6.263% | $258.8567 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.40 | 11.281% | $147.336 | $147.34 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.31 | 10.325% | $261.8123 | $261.81 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.34 | 4.434% | $143.4297 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.34 | 7.809% | $85.5357 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.35 | $1,040.2101 | $1,040.22 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.10 | |