| 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 | $16.51 | 5.696% | $17.4504 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.97 | 4.485% | $61.6148 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.89 | 9.605% | $179.6316 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.96 | 12.288% | $126.8405 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.91 | 10.489% | $219.7737 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.72 | 12.756% | $217.3034 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.91 | 3.216% | $216.6607 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.87 | $1,039.2751 | $1,039.26 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.30 | |