| 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 | $16.45 | 6.552% | $17.5278 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.75 | 8.367% | $201.2917 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.89 | 12.753% | $112.629 | $112.63 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.57 | 7.704% | $138.475 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.31 | 8.323% | $255.9781 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.98 | 12.508% | $271.1218 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.40 | 13.559% | $168.5216 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.35 | $1,165.5450 | $1,165.55 | $1,165.60 | $1,165.50 | |