| 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 | $16.30 | 7.315% | $17.4923 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.28 | 4.455% | $109.9702 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.42 | 4.865% | $164.0298 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 7.647% | $234.0784 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.79 | 3.744% | $219.7194 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.33 | 10.291% | $163.5946 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.47 | 11.630% | $172.4349 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.04 | $1,081.3196 | $1,081.31 | $1,081.35 | $1,081.30 | |