| 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 | $15.55 | 9.656% | $17.0515 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.88 | 5.867% | $132.2067 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.36 | 5.838% | $251.2171 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.49 | 7.404% | $256.1478 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.61 | 4.432% | $230.3874 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.82 | 13.707% | $143.0661 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.56 | 12.372% | $109.6301 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.27 | $1,139.7067 | $1,139.72 | $1,139.70 | $1,139.70 | |