| 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 | $16.67 | 4.748% | $17.4615 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.27 | 5.866% | $190.8446 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.73 | 5.693% | $117.0339 | $117.03 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.70 | 11.869% | $243.5388 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.80 | 12.297% | $49.1861 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.48 | 10.839% | $254.3533 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.46 | 11.812% | $224.1383 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.11 | $1,096.5565 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.60 | $1,096.50 | |