| 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 | $15.78 | 8.858% | $17.1778 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.58 | 10.460% | $157.4939 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.40 | 8.300% | $173.7132 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.44 | 6.432% | $167.5665 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.67 | 5.404% | $184.1092 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.98 | 10.586% | $152.5866 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.93 | 5.270% | $183.0961 | $183.10 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.78 | $1,035.7433 | $1,035.75 | $1,035.75 | $1,035.80 | |