| 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 | $16.27 | 8.597% | $17.6687 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.25 | 10.362% | $148.161 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.26 | 9.170% | $250.2831 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.86 | 3.294% | $164.0928 | $164.09 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.70 | 11.576% | $178.1869 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.60 | 4.431% | $180.2479 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.88 | 12.515% | $247.398 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.82 | $1,186.0384 | $1,186.04 | $1,186.05 | $1,186.10 | |