| 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 | $15.62 | 11.338% | $17.391 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.70 | 10.717% | $267.603 | $267.60 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.72 | 8.390% | $225.1477 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.54 | 13.469% | $186.7019 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.79 | 7.764% | $85.9849 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.66 | 3.414% | $184.7595 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.25 | 7.424% | $197.9287 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.28 | $1,165.5167 | $1,165.51 | $1,165.55 | $1,165.50 | |