| 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 | $16.28 | 4.724% | $17.0491 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.39 | 5.562% | $253.7605 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.66 | 7.651% | $213.8595 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.32 | 3.706% | $55.296 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.72 | 7.474% | $258.7114 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.81 | 7.187% | $172.3674 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.66 | 11.740% | $137.0603 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.84 | $1,108.1042 | $1,108.11 | $1,108.05 | $1,108.20 | |