| 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 | $15.67 | 8.268% | $16.9656 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.86 | 3.152% | $203.065 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.57 | 4.489% | $180.3167 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.64 | 6.392% | $69.8357 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.65 | 12.714% | $275.7548 | $275.75 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.55 | 10.523% | $152.0244 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.65 | 4.150% | $206.894 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.59 | $1,104.8562 | $1,104.86 | $1,104.80 | $1,104.90 | |