| 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 | $15.69 | 8.515% | $17.026 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.53 | 7.151% | $259.8733 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.26 | 5.128% | $166.3756 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.43 | 13.340% | $6.1544 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.73 | 11.226% | $248.8459 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.64 | 7.711% | $197.8005 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.85 | 11.584% | $212.9581 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.13 | $1,109.0338 | $1,109.04 | $1,109.05 | $1,109.10 | |