| 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 | $15.72 | 10.496% | $17.37 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.42 | 3.467% | $181.5018 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.98 | 6.779% | $262.655 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.58 | 3.516% | $85.4835 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 3.658% | $37.9388 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.89 | 5.872% | $170.3375 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.60 | 12.143% | $278.7875 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.79 | $1,034.0741 | $1,034.08 | $1,034.10 | $1,034.10 | |