| 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 | $15.25 | 11.514% | $17.0059 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.93 | 10.300% | $260.2308 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.25 | 4.598% | $72.4341 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.73 | 6.375% | $230.5465 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.48 | 9.765% | $27.9681 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.92 | 7.471% | $42.9024 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.86 | 5.273% | $180.9222 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.42 | $832.0100 | $832.01 | $832.00 | $831.90 | |