| 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 | $16.75 | 5.412% | $17.6565 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.80 | 9.330% | $66.4726 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.98 | 8.190% | $208.7851 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.94 | 6.673% | $237.8168 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.86 | 4.259% | $214.6276 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.95 | 10.382% | $257.1349 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.42 | 4.442% | $115.3249 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.70 | $1,117.8184 | $1,117.82 | $1,117.80 | $1,117.80 | |