| 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 | $15.50 | 12.730% | $17.4732 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.92 | 12.300% | $249.2162 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.58 | 9.590% | $196.8017 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.44 | 3.564% | $64.6654 | $64.67 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.37 | 9.243% | $257.1252 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.41 | 6.713% | $187.1853 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.58 | 12.276% | $34.334 | $34.33 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.80 | $1,006.8010 | $1,006.81 | $1,006.80 | $1,006.80 | |