| 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 | $16.55 | 5.502% | $17.4606 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.33 | 5.824% | $253.2686 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.45 | 7.398% | $193.7997 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.73 | 4.622% | $108.5244 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.47 | 6.637% | $127.3992 | $127.40 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.86 | 12.271% | $241.2255 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.56 | 4.257% | $173.6505 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.95 | $1,115.3285 | $1,115.33 | $1,115.30 | $1,115.40 | |