| 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 | $16.56 | 3.815% | $17.1918 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.76 | 9.740% | $214.827 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.81 | 13.196% | $208.0656 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.83 | 9.620% | $176.3018 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.26 | 13.242% | $84.0935 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.67 | 11.500% | $262.7721 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.93 | 10.721% | $84.0705 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.82 | $1,047.3223 | $1,047.32 | $1,047.30 | $1,047.40 | |