| 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 | $15.50 | 11.805% | $17.3298 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.40 | 11.130% | $106.018 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.33 | 5.509% | $161.7769 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.33 | 10.749% | $126.6193 | $126.62 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.47 | 8.859% | $140.9397 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.26 | 4.545% | $101.6805 | $101.68 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.71 | 8.716% | $251.9058 | $251.91 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.00 | $906.2700 | $906.28 | $906.30 | $906.20 | |