| 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 | $16.38 | 8.220% | $17.7264 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.92 | 10.361% | $173.1785 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.55 | 12.729% | $253.133 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.47 | 9.350% | $164.5389 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.33 | 10.452% | $152.7883 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.43 | 12.314% | $180.1854 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.62 | 5.401% | $150.3229 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.70 | $1,091.8734 | $1,091.88 | $1,091.95 | $1,091.80 | |