| 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 | $16.67 | 3.685% | $17.2843 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.45 | 9.785% | $117.964 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.70 | 4.575% | $214.065 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 5.800% | $41.8862 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.30 | 7.253% | $155.8386 | $155.84 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.82 | 12.826% | $20.1056 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.86 | 10.787% | $10.9236 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.39 | $578.0673 | $578.07 | $578.05 | $578.10 | |