| 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 | $225.59 | 5.702% | $238.4531 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.71 | 11.655% | $17.541 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.81 | 12.234% | $167.0154 | $167.02 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.26 | 13.424% | $120.5243 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.29 | 7.818% | $17.5636 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.98 | 10.525% | $104.9766 | $104.98 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.68 | 5.139% | $254.0999 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.32 | $920.1739 | $920.17 | $920.15 | $920.20 | |