| 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 | $16.96 | 3.501% | $17.5538 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.27 | 7.776% | $137.1665 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.40 | 6.296% | $176.8765 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.73 | 9.825% | $160.048 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.60 | 6.452% | $187.9942 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.71 | 12.510% | $41.3024 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.61 | 12.351% | $166.9648 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.28 | $887.9062 | $887.90 | $887.90 | $888.00 | |