| 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 | $15.50 | 11.804% | $17.3296 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.37 | 6.134% | $168.0844 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.60 | 6.488% | $183.7983 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 5.526% | $134.3346 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.69 | 3.120% | $5.8675 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.38 | 6.375% | $248.258 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.73 | 6.195% | $250.3335 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.57 | $1,008.0059 | $1,008.00 | $1,008.05 | $1,008.00 | |