| 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 | $15.39 | 11.622% | $17.1786 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.72 | 8.822% | $201.016 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.68 | 3.529% | $237.7854 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.34 | 10.268% | $170.1876 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.84 | 5.509% | $100.0647 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.33 | 12.504% | $72.3738 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.81 | 7.229% | $246.423 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.11 | $1,045.0291 | $1,045.03 | $1,045.00 | $1,045.10 | |