| 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 | $15.85 | 8.487% | $17.1952 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.37 | 10.629% | $136.483 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.58 | 8.184% | $191.0313 | $191.03 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.55 | 8.618% | $216.7472 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 12.437% | $54.5095 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.61 | 12.785% | $69.4868 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.37 | 12.719% | $249.5261 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.81 | $934.9791 | $934.99 | $935.05 | $934.90 | |