| 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 | $16.80 | 5.539% | $17.7306 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 6.666% | $83.4768 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.62 | 13.122% | $212.2395 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.67 | 5.476% | $223.261 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.35 | 4.851% | $150.3039 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.53 | 6.513% | $157.1386 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.41 | 7.116% | $224.3116 | $224.31 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.64 | $1,068.4620 | $1,068.46 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.40 | |