| 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 | $15.52 | 9.724% | $17.0292 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.47 | 7.750% | $12.3589 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.78 | 13.542% | $224.5634 | $224.56 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.47 | 12.670% | $109.8194 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.82 | 5.663% | $244.948 | $244.95 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.25 | 11.762% | $194.7453 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.97 | 11.600% | $201.9625 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.28 | $1,005.4267 | $1,005.43 | $1,005.40 | $1,005.40 | |