| 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 | $16.38 | 4.225% | $17.0721 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.98 | 7.319% | $177.0549 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.72 | 4.569% | $188.9771 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.82 | 6.341% | $98.7057 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.79 | 6.617% | $198.0837 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.33 | 12.733% | $139.0336 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.48 | 12.239% | $98.1867 | $98.19 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.50 | $917.1138 | $917.11 | $917.15 | $917.20 | |