| 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 | $16.45 | 6.338% | $17.4926 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.34 | 6.534% | $129.2684 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.39 | 3.316% | $243.1955 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.36 | 3.304% | $147.0636 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.77 | 4.504% | $146.0652 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.46 | 7.398% | $129.3716 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.75 | 5.366% | $227.3271 | $227.33 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.52 | $1,039.7840 | $1,039.79 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.90 | |