| 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 | $15.95 | 9.497% | $17.4648 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.26 | 10.122% | $244.7572 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.70 | 5.460% | $189.5116 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.73 | 8.414% | $220.8718 | $220.87 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.76 | 4.270% | $173.8807 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.59 | 9.273% | $204.9852 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.82 | 10.629% | $204.4645 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.81 | $1,255.9358 | $1,255.93 | $1,255.90 | $1,256.10 | |