| 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 | $16.60 | 5.635% | $17.5354 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.28 | 11.786% | $181.4063 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.86 | 10.121% | $252.0229 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.63 | 8.704% | $271.3578 | $271.36 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.29 | 8.483% | $117.4762 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.87 | 7.212% | $253.9531 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.32 | 4.642% | $53.7023 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.85 | $1,147.4540 | $1,147.46 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 | |