| 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 | $15.90 | 8.429% | $17.2402 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.78 | 7.238% | $88.7716 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.99 | 10.557% | $256.4812 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.56 | 13.557% | $249.3257 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.30 | 5.458% | $74.137 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.40 | 5.625% | $168.3663 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.33 | 8.793% | $195.0985 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.26 | $1,049.4205 | $1,049.43 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.40 | |