| 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 | $15.85 | 12.724% | $17.8668 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.87 | 5.603% | $256.478 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.63 | 13.282% | $74.347 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.65 | 13.238% | $197.7702 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.74 | 8.126% | $250.5712 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.33 | 7.609% | $29.4095 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.52 | 10.376% | $251.1275 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.59 | $1,077.5702 | $1,077.58 | $1,077.55 | $1,077.60 | |