| 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 | $16.50 | 7.599% | $17.7538 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.97 | 12.159% | $268.0264 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.65 | 9.703% | $147.7151 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.41 | 6.368% | $182.3254 | $182.33 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.73 | 4.496% | $222.2943 | $222.29 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.73 | 12.665% | $282.485 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.49 | 3.717% | $180.9758 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.48 | $1,301.5758 | $1,301.59 | $1,301.65 | $1,301.60 | |