| 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 | $15.90 | 9.870% | $17.4693 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.30 | 3.438% | $176.1549 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.47 | 4.226% | $112.0117 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.98 | 6.501% | $132.0399 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.90 | 11.166% | $41.0203 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.45 | 5.480% | $249.4075 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.97 | 6.844% | $232.8879 | $232.89 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.97 | $960.9915 | $960.99 | $960.95 | $961.00 | |