| 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 | $15.57 | 12.231% | $17.4744 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 3.777% | $42.4137 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.98 | 12.775% | $142.0739 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.81 | 4.306% | $252.2223 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.87 | 4.217% | $210.3829 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.84 | 12.684% | $174.4799 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.62 | 10.180% | $51.3659 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.56 | $890.4130 | $890.40 | $890.35 | $890.50 | |