| 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 | $16.75 | 4.105% | $17.4376 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.37 | 10.303% | $175.7899 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.35 | 7.634% | $69.2625 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.29 | 9.412% | $42.988 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.56 | 10.622% | $179.8271 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.74 | 12.191% | $219.6027 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.69 | 3.592% | $252.4433 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.75 | $957.3511 | $957.35 | $957.40 | $957.30 | |