| 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 | $16.35 | 5.510% | $17.2509 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.49 | 12.327% | $218.4648 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.88 | 11.558% | $277.6456 | $277.65 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.45 | 10.475% | $251.2754 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 8.820% | $16.9868 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.72 | 12.402% | $149.1799 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.56 | 13.352% | $169.5293 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.06 | $1,100.3327 | $1,100.34 | $1,100.40 | $1,100.40 | |