| 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 | $15.78 | 9.304% | $17.2482 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.56 | 8.851% | $250.9669 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.73 | 10.270% | $255.5287 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.70 | 3.579% | $91.8746 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.58 | 5.682% | $124.2609 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.74 | 6.372% | $146.5168 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.89 | 11.629% | $107.041 | $107.04 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.98 | $993.4371 | $993.44 | $993.40 | $993.40 | |