| 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 | $15.47 | 11.456% | $17.2422 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.96 | 5.537% | $45.3387 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 11.570% | $241.6383 | $241.64 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.83 | 7.579% | $237.5667 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.46 | 6.185% | $113.0446 | $113.04 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.82 | 3.732% | $251.882 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.95 | 7.248% | $266.9939 | $266.99 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.07 | $1,173.7064 | $1,173.70 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.60 | |