| 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 | $15.83 | 8.437% | $17.1656 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.62 | 9.608% | $169.4759 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.47 | 5.468% | $208.2677 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.86 | 9.836% | $152.5183 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.44 | 10.321% | $179.2054 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.58 | 13.527% | $226.5772 | $226.58 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.86 | 12.224% | $164.8122 | $164.81 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.66 | $1,118.0223 | $1,118.04 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.10 | |