| 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 | $15.31 | 13.364% | $17.356 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.50 | 6.786% | $172.4594 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.96 | 13.166% | $242.13 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.97 | 4.353% | $246.2418 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.29 | 13.680% | $93.5473 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.84 | 9.276% | $10.7528 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.84 | 11.175% | $69.8624 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.71 | $852.3497 | $852.35 | $852.35 | $852.40 | |