| 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 | $15.50 | 11.307% | $17.2526 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.90 | 12.543% | $163.0748 | $163.07 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.28 | 12.193% | $233.6756 | $233.68 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.94 | 10.663% | $89.5706 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.31 | 8.346% | $14.4209 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.93 | 4.198% | $238.5405 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.51 | 3.424% | $228.0603 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.37 | $984.5953 | $984.59 | $984.55 | $984.70 | |