| 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 | $15.65 | 8.820% | $17.0303 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.28 | 5.166% | $217.9881 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.97 | 8.571% | $260.5378 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.52 | 13.855% | $249.9345 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.72 | 10.758% | $173.5799 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 4.544% | $188.7019 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.94 | 9.550% | $216.8433 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.58 | $1,324.6158 | $1,324.61 | $1,324.70 | $1,324.50 | |