| 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 | $15.62 | 11.790% | $17.4616 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.61 | 13.672% | $272.3695 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.63 | 13.169% | $259.87 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.66 | 13.389% | $201.4469 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.29 | 12.706% | $244.8989 | $244.90 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.29 | 5.600% | $200.9462 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.57 | 6.185% | $87.677 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.67 | $1,284.6701 | $1,284.68 | $1,284.65 | $1,284.70 | |