| 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 | $15.87 | 8.695% | $17.2499 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.57 | 9.774% | $256.3991 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.81 | 7.520% | $261.0693 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.97 | 8.469% | $52.0326 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.99 | 13.334% | $218.7233 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.26 | 10.559% | $93.157 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.32 | 6.156% | $165.9431 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.79 | $1,064.5743 | $1,064.57 | $1,064.55 | $1,064.50 | |