| 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 | $15.62 | 11.547% | $17.4236 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.45 | 11.173% | $153.919 | $153.92 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.98 | 8.500% | $179.0033 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.97 | 3.559% | $215.3717 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.92 | 8.327% | $161.3206 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.78 | 10.670% | $276.4315 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.72 | 12.186% | $45.6821 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.44 | $1,049.1518 | $1,049.14 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.10 | |