| 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 | $15.84 | 8.237% | $17.1447 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.44 | 5.347% | $117.3987 | $117.40 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.27 | 4.112% | $58.5838 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.73 | 10.210% | $262.0022 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.82 | 6.721% | $188.7041 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.83 | 6.363% | $257.2176 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.43 | 8.560% | $237.1276 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.36 | $1,138.1787 | $1,138.17 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.10 | |