| 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 | $16.56 | 5.113% | $17.4067 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.73 | 13.845% | $234.2133 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.46 | 9.509% | $84.8257 | $84.83 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.41 | 6.335% | $262.0201 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.30 | 13.284% | $260.8931 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.56 | 7.218% | $212.8921 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.48 | 11.770% | $136.8959 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.50 | $1,209.1469 | $1,209.15 | $1,209.15 | $1,209.10 | |