| 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 | $15.81 | 7.507% | $16.9969 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.29 | 6.230% | $225.5157 | $225.52 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.74 | 12.335% | $143.4967 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.64 | 6.236% | $239.7109 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.55 | 12.546% | $160.4343 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.66 | 8.532% | $95.1392 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.83 | 4.406% | $78.127 | $78.13 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.52 | $959.4207 | $959.43 | $959.45 | $959.30 | |