| 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 | $15.99 | 7.796% | $17.2366 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.99 | 9.595% | $129.3111 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.66 | 11.554% | $84.4018 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.59 | 10.507% | $164.2024 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.36 | 9.254% | $242.9372 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.39 | 10.780% | $118.9666 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.56 | 13.500% | $273.0356 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.54 | $1,030.0913 | $1,030.10 | $1,030.10 | $1,030.00 | |