| 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 | $16.74 | 4.624% | $17.5141 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.54 | 6.352% | $145.213 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.52 | 7.233% | $260.0615 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.49 | 9.284% | $132.7691 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.26 | 6.766% | $54.7283 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.51 | 3.271% | $197.7743 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.63 | 12.277% | $281.3998 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.69 | $1,089.4601 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.40 | $1,089.50 | |