| 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 | $16.41 | 5.370% | $17.2912 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.54 | 11.611% | $170.2514 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.81 | 9.838% | $211.7786 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.98 | 8.614% | $130.3151 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.68 | 3.807% | $185.4823 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.88 | 9.692% | $139.1772 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.50 | 4.169% | $217.1924 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.80 | $1,071.4882 | $1,071.49 | $1,071.55 | $1,071.60 | |