| 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 | $16.50 | 4.684% | $17.2729 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.48 | 8.675% | $262.4284 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.46 | 11.523% | $93.0771 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.39 | 9.799% | $246.378 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.76 | 11.557% | $161.4899 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.82 | 13.326% | $57.5923 | $57.59 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.86 | 9.493% | $269.1995 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.27 | $1,107.4381 | $1,107.44 | $1,107.50 | $1,107.50 | |