| 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 | $15.90 | 7.259% | $17.0542 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.68 | 4.425% | $210.6043 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.86 | 11.859% | $210.1383 | $210.14 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.61 | 13.352% | $247.7988 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.36 | 8.399% | $10.1461 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.26 | 5.309% | $235.1129 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.85 | 7.332% | $202.6965 | $202.70 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.52 | $1,133.5511 | $1,133.55 | $1,133.55 | $1,133.50 | |