| 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 | $15.50 | 12.769% | $17.4792 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.75 | 6.310% | $156.0099 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.66 | 5.421% | $34.4305 | $34.43 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.53 | 13.860% | $198.7199 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.67 | 7.580% | $144.878 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.65 | 10.135% | $237.5061 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.91 | 3.549% | $226.6791 | $226.68 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.67 | $1,015.7027 | $1,015.71 | $1,015.75 | $1,015.70 | |