| 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 | $16.33 | 7.388% | $17.5365 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.88 | 13.594% | $162.3031 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.56 | 8.118% | $241.7086 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.68 | 12.818% | $225.275 | $225.28 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.56 | 11.320% | $204.339 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.89 | 4.833% | $128.8293 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.63 | 4.195% | $246.5566 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.53 | $1,226.5481 | $1,226.56 | $1,226.60 | $1,226.50 | |