| 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 | $16.45 | 6.160% | $17.4633 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.94 | 11.680% | $271.3154 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.74 | 13.725% | $92.9588 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.96 | 3.504% | $111.7429 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.85 | 5.761% | $183.8655 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.65 | 6.708% | $243.9878 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.97 | 8.518% | $265.8365 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.56 | $1,187.1702 | $1,187.18 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.20 | |