| 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 | $15.63 | 11.767% | $17.4692 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.48 | 3.165% | $166.5908 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.54 | 5.355% | $252.3674 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.50 | 10.183% | $228.6297 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.96 | 10.580% | $154.7678 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.35 | 8.306% | $89.19 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.84 | 6.404% | $31.751 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.30 | $940.7659 | $940.77 | $940.75 | $940.90 | |