| 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 | $15.92 | 9.750% | $17.4722 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.80 | 4.410% | $215.9199 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.31 | 12.828% | $180.8746 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.81 | 8.592% | $50.8319 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.57 | 13.647% | $91.5654 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.78 | 6.595% | $237.4723 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 5.418% | $263.4817 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.13 | $1,057.6180 | $1,057.61 | $1,057.55 | $1,057.70 | |