| 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 | $16.51 | 4.483% | $17.2501 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.77 | 7.225% | $249.5876 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.89 | 3.347% | $151.8064 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.52 | 9.610% | $177.0421 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.63 | 13.531% | $258.4306 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.59 | 12.852% | $130.4456 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.36 | 5.528% | $68.9731 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.27 | $1,053.5355 | $1,053.54 | $1,053.55 | $1,053.50 | |