| 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 | $16.57 | 5.699% | $17.5143 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.32 | 8.550% | $201.1649 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.62 | 12.324% | $277.0134 | $277.01 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.26 | 13.745% | $151.5766 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.99 | 11.316% | $81.2495 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.39 | 11.861% | $140.2625 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.49 | 13.141% | $180.4486 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.64 | $1,049.2298 | $1,049.22 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.20 | |