| 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 | $15.52 | 9.261% | $16.9573 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.37 | 3.537% | $230.2352 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.84 | 10.314% | $181.8416 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.88 | 9.764% | $73.4102 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 5.195% | $48.9578 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.85 | 5.748% | $257.8665 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 7.722% | $259.4377 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.84 | $1,068.7063 | $1,068.72 | $1,068.70 | $1,068.70 | |