| 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 | $15.94 | 8.111% | $17.2329 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.59 | 7.190% | $236.4504 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.39 | 7.660% | $265.2635 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.92 | 5.799% | $66.5687 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.92 | 11.185% | $48.8325 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.51 | 4.669% | $251.7394 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.27 | 7.194% | $256.4831 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.54 | $1,142.5705 | $1,142.56 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.60 | |