| 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 | $15.66 | 9.434% | $17.1374 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.26 | 10.422% | $208.9847 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.84 | 3.714% | $166.8136 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.51 | 5.347% | $102.7239 | $102.72 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.75 | 7.426% | $185.5784 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.95 | 6.395% | $262.7425 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 13.510% | $279.8362 | $279.84 | $279.85 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.50 | $1,223.8167 | $1,223.81 | $1,223.85 | $1,223.70 | |