| 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 | $17.28 | 3.800% | $17.9366 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.52 | 5.678% | $173.8614 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.45 | 9.187% | $199.2117 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.39 | 10.705% | $276.0872 | $276.09 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.76 | 5.213% | $212.2777 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.48 | 3.753% | $254.6929 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.58 | 7.476% | $166.1364 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.46 | $1,300.2039 | $1,300.21 | $1,300.25 | $1,300.20 | |