| 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 | $15.66 | 11.479% | $17.4576 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.42 | 5.418% | $35.2307 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.51 | 11.386% | $240.048 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.28 | 6.693% | $262.7635 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.54 | 7.426% | $160.6448 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.44 | 5.387% | $221.7764 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.54 | 5.246% | $202.6406 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.39 | $1,140.5616 | $1,140.56 | $1,140.60 | $1,140.50 | |