| 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 | $16.74 | 3.204% | $17.2763 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.67 | 6.793% | $85.082 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.37 | 5.789% | $252.1692 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.54 | 9.583% | $210.9911 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.84 | 12.447% | $210.096 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.89 | 7.569% | $120.359 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.49 | 6.462% | $182.5717 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.54 | $1,078.5453 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.70 | |