| 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 | $16.31 | 7.188% | $17.4824 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.27 | 13.716% | $46.9306 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.73 | 4.549% | $186.8604 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.66 | 13.602% | $264.3064 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.67 | 7.297% | $58.6593 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.46 | 12.237% | $221.6232 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.41 | 10.228% | $208.7829 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.51 | $1,004.6452 | $1,004.64 | $1,004.65 | $1,004.70 | |