| 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 | $15.42 | 10.123% | $16.981 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.97 | 12.315% | $151.5916 | $151.59 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.86 | 9.302% | $274.195 | $274.20 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.74 | 5.104% | $201.5264 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.98 | 13.833% | $249.2715 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.49 | 7.645% | $27.4387 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.55 | 7.134% | $176.289 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.01 | $1,097.2932 | $1,097.30 | $1,097.35 | $1,097.30 | |