| 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 | $15.87 | 8.739% | $17.2569 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.75 | 8.622% | $245.2142 | $245.21 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.49 | 5.854% | $161.4168 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.74 | 6.779% | $55.2475 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.84 | 4.269% | $215.67 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.64 | 8.660% | $159.339 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.60 | 10.257% | $199.1241 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.93 | $1,053.2685 | $1,053.27 | $1,053.20 | $1,053.20 | |