| 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 | $15.78 | 10.812% | $17.4861 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.27 | 13.346% | $229.265 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.90 | 7.474% | $10.6399 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.72 | 10.433% | $273.5646 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.77 | 12.150% | $220.6776 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.71 | 9.602% | $229.8464 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.33 | 7.587% | $211.2256 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.48 | $1,192.7052 | $1,192.72 | $1,192.75 | $1,192.70 | |