| 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 | $144.62 | 13.807% | $164.5877 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.95 | 13.493% | $16.9672 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.47 | 8.830% | $235.5843 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.85 | 9.257% | $187.7582 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.75 | 3.366% | $252.9883 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.70 | 7.370% | $180.0595 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.79 | 9.358% | $209.7377 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.13 | $1,247.6829 | $1,247.69 | $1,247.70 | $1,247.80 | |