| 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 | $15.72 | 11.521% | $17.5311 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.80 | 3.750% | $185.505 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.77 | 9.344% | $79.5696 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.84 | 4.269% | $215.67 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.96 | 6.182% | $178.3433 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.83 | 4.335% | $165.7153 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.48 | 12.748% | $273.3914 | $273.39 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.40 | $1,115.7257 | $1,115.73 | $1,115.70 | $1,115.70 | |