| 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 | $16.37 | 6.505% | $17.4349 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.28 | 7.675% | $251.1842 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.55 | 12.116% | $255.12 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.71 | 11.308% | $16.3734 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.40 | 10.612% | $111.0544 | $111.05 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.53 | 5.664% | $170.6791 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.70 | 3.867% | $122.2515 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.54 | $944.0975 | $944.08 | $944.10 | $944.20 | |