| 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 | $16.79 | 6.221% | $17.8345 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.37 | 11.683% | $209.2604 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.50 | 13.631% | $282.373 | $282.37 | $282.35 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.35 | 4.629% | $126.9673 | $126.97 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.48 | 5.718% | $60.7667 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.95 | 13.280% | $266.1514 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.80 | 3.366% | $86.6207 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.24 | $1,049.9740 | $1,049.97 | $1,049.90 | $1,050.10 | |