| 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 | $15.79 | 8.193% | $17.0837 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.70 | 9.180% | $187.4621 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.25 | 10.698% | $250.4542 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.56 | 10.617% | $75.839 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.95 | 11.280% | $268.1292 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.56 | 10.688% | $37.1469 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.81 | 3.755% | $250.89 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.62 | $1,087.0051 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.05 | $1,087.00 | |