| 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 | $16.50 | 4.432% | $17.2313 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.30 | 12.854% | $105.2928 | $105.29 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.53 | 11.797% | $253.2537 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.81 | 8.665% | $66.0792 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.96 | 3.524% | $147.9979 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.41 | 4.565% | $246.1565 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.79 | 12.572% | $255.302 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.30 | $1,091.3134 | $1,091.31 | $1,091.35 | $1,091.40 | |