| 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 | $16.88 | 3.435% | $17.4598 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.97 | 4.121% | $112.4194 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.51 | 11.209% | $106.2157 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.26 | 13.665% | $284.458 | $284.46 | $284.45 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.58 | 8.829% | $162.7864 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.43 | 7.275% | $75.5538 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.37 | 11.730% | $211.5831 | $211.58 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.00 | $970.4762 | $970.48 | $970.45 | $970.60 | |