| 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 | $15.44 | 12.823% | $17.4199 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.73 | 7.688% | $206.4702 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.50 | 13.139% | $238.1576 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.74 | 7.717% | $52.5013 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.41 | 5.730% | $166.4296 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.33 | 13.672% | $161.7894 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.53 | 4.113% | $253.5464 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.68 | $1,096.3144 | $1,096.32 | $1,096.30 | $1,096.30 | |