| 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 | $15.70 | 11.292% | $17.4728 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.39 | 5.118% | $254.7955 | $254.80 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.79 | 3.645% | $224.692 | $224.69 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.84 | 9.298% | $264.3263 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.27 | 7.828% | $148.0155 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.69 | 3.360% | $152.6524 | $152.65 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.79 | 11.528% | $269.6636 | $269.66 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.47 | $1,331.6181 | $1,331.62 | $1,331.60 | $1,331.70 | |