| 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 | $16.75 | 5.857% | $17.731 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.38 | 4.323% | $218.4315 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.96 | 5.332% | $106.3432 | $106.34 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.88 | 4.666% | $19.7609 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.63 | 12.555% | $270.8411 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.33 | 4.765% | $233.9717 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.39 | 3.780% | $167.4905 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.32 | $1,034.5699 | $1,034.56 | $1,034.60 | $1,034.50 | |