| 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 | $16.25 | 4.509% | $16.9827 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.88 | 9.262% | $145.1873 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.57 | 11.570% | $228.2387 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.67 | 12.603% | $178.6672 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.67 | 9.327% | $212.8269 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.28 | 3.243% | $258.3966 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.42 | 12.688% | $272.0514 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.74 | $1,312.3508 | $1,312.36 | $1,312.40 | $1,312.40 | |