| 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 | $16.76 | 6.607% | $17.8673 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.28 | 12.568% | $170.2929 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.33 | 6.601% | $84.5666 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.38 | 8.793% | $220.1753 | $220.18 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.26 | 10.848% | $170.9941 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.48 | 3.518% | $119.5426 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.58 | 13.776% | $222.5231 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.07 | $1,005.9619 | $1,005.96 | $1,005.95 | $1,006.00 | |