| 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 | $16.82 | 3.530% | $17.4137 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.61 | 10.639% | $169.9526 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.93 | 9.496% | $274.7583 | $274.76 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.40 | 4.783% | $154.4501 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.50 | 11.582% | $258.3123 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.45 | 10.377% | $274.2317 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.92 | 4.265% | $220.9584 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.63 | $1,370.0771 | $1,370.07 | $1,370.05 | $1,370.20 | |