| 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 | $15.90 | 9.827% | $17.4625 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.36 | 3.115% | $218.975 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.79 | 10.779% | $21.9232 | $21.92 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.56 | 4.686% | $250.7858 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.33 | 13.342% | $169.2536 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.28 | 4.577% | $175.9822 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.67 | 3.734% | $216.4617 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.89 | $1,070.8440 | $1,070.84 | $1,070.85 | $1,071.00 | |