| 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 | $16.52 | 4.525% | $17.2675 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.83 | 13.748% | $210.2404 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.60 | 13.739% | $81.4371 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.86 | 4.459% | $210.8609 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.58 | 7.478% | $245.6732 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.30 | 7.254% | $251.2961 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.53 | 12.716% | $240.6825 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.22 | $1,257.4577 | $1,257.46 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.50 | |