| 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 | $16.32 | 5.730% | $17.2551 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.40 | 3.566% | $256.2223 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.31 | 9.395% | $188.4985 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.67 | 7.183% | $72.5307 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.39 | 8.110% | $99.8828 | $99.88 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.52 | 6.760% | $232.2244 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.55 | 7.727% | $186.9602 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.16 | $1,053.5740 | $1,053.57 | $1,053.55 | $1,053.60 | |