| 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 | $15.88 | 8.825% | $17.2814 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.65 | 7.245% | $220.5493 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.85 | 6.154% | $212.1488 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.46 | 7.343% | $116.4242 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.50 | 12.853% | $122.4455 | $122.45 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.52 | 9.561% | $259.1337 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.34 | 3.342% | $170.8657 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.20 | $1,118.8486 | $1,118.85 | $1,118.85 | $1,118.70 | |