| 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 | $15.86 | 9.563% | $17.3767 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.83 | 5.692% | $196.4074 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.93 | 6.728% | $267.8126 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.36 | 13.195% | $137.3735 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.93 | 9.333% | $120.1898 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.64 | 5.742% | $187.8401 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.74 | 11.272% | $82.052 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.29 | $1,009.0521 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.10 | |