| 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 | $16.57 | 5.183% | $17.4288 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.44 | 7.488% | $159.5552 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.31 | 9.842% | $149.7256 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.79 | 11.550% | $150.3582 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.48 | 3.200% | $174.9034 | $174.90 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.82 | 3.389% | $253.1169 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.51 | 3.516% | $110.2549 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.92 | $1,015.3430 | $1,015.35 | $1,015.35 | $1,015.40 | |