| 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 | $16.47 | 3.634% | $17.0685 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.27 | 4.815% | $177.4204 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.79 | 8.598% | $13.8897 | $13.89 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.89 | 5.515% | $178.2043 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.84 | 5.170% | $215.4302 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.59 | 3.230% | $97.6453 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.65 | 3.575% | $185.0367 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.50 | $884.6951 | $884.70 | $884.70 | $884.60 | |