| 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 | $16.46 | 5.409% | $17.3503 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.28 | 4.356% | $255.9644 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.60 | 6.487% | $208.2886 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.31 | 4.238% | $192.1211 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.53 | 12.586% | $228.0204 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.81 | 7.609% | $180.5787 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.79 | 13.585% | $165.5956 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.78 | $1,247.9191 | $1,247.92 | $1,247.90 | $1,248.00 | |