| 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 | $16.55 | 4.287% | $17.2595 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.77 | 4.360% | $204.3056 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.72 | 9.358% | $243.5621 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.89 | 9.262% | $235.8857 | $235.89 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.42 | 12.388% | $103.869 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.33 | 10.359% | $128.3806 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.64 | 13.149% | $281.3337 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.32 | $1,214.5962 | $1,214.60 | $1,214.60 | $1,214.70 | |