| 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 | $15.99 | 10.850% | $17.7249 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.44 | 10.150% | $275.8597 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.98 | 4.825% | $171.892 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.93 | 9.329% | $260.1265 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.49 | 12.639% | $91.7895 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.93 | 5.332% | $257.9897 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.52 | 9.369% | $36.6605 | $36.66 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.28 | $1,112.0428 | $1,112.04 | $1,112.05 | $1,112.10 | |