| 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 | $17.25 | 3.573% | $17.8663 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.69 | 12.634% | $210.2764 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.59 | 10.232% | $265.2072 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.63 | 7.826% | $227.1139 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.67 | 9.213% | $261.7508 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.77 | 3.847% | $44.4154 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.95 | 11.239% | $260.2436 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.55 | $1,286.8736 | $1,286.88 | $1,286.85 | $1,286.90 | |