| 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 | 5.409% | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.72 | 12.645% | $84.1683 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.95 | 10.562% | $145.8866 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.91 | 13.545% | $238.3423 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.98 | 4.800% | $188.619 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.55 | 10.631% | $229.6146 | $229.61 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.48 | 7.596% | $268.4305 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.86 | $1,172.2113 | $1,172.21 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.20 | |