| 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 | $15.59 | 12.464% | $17.5331 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.30 | 13.737% | $238.0515 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.59 | 11.646% | $140.2162 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.97 | 11.223% | $240.2083 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.63 | 8.698% | $252.8642 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 3.423% | $5.5021 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.93 | 11.566% | $259.8707 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.33 | $1,154.2461 | $1,154.24 | $1,154.20 | $1,154.30 | |