| 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 | $16.51 | 3.501% | $17.088 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.68 | 8.621% | $157.1529 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.32 | 7.506% | $54.097 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.62 | 11.677% | $274.301 | $274.30 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.84 | 6.824% | $184.6346 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.50 | 9.258% | $214.692 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.98 | 12.821% | $216.5938 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.45 | $1,118.5593 | $1,118.55 | $1,118.60 | $1,118.60 | |