| 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 | $15.59 | 11.774% | $17.4256 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.68 | 5.443% | $145.1739 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.68 | 9.666% | $235.431 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.69 | 12.149% | $8.6243 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.26 | 9.504% | $232.4332 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 5.518% | $244.5591 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.98 | 9.295% | $197.8021 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.65 | $1,081.4492 | $1,081.44 | $1,081.45 | $1,081.40 | |