| 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 | $16.91 | 3.170% | $17.446 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.57 | 7.575% | $179.1877 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.92 | 13.267% | $93.921 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.43 | 9.826% | $176.1939 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.39 | 11.173% | $142.735 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.49 | 13.617% | $67.5908 | $67.59 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 10.575% | $260.7248 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.50 | $937.7992 | $937.80 | $937.80 | $937.70 | |