| 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 | $16.89 | 5.826% | $17.874 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.29 | 12.444% | $208.3475 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.59 | 3.445% | $210.6037 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.68 | 9.258% | $10.5762 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.68 | 10.538% | $157.7156 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.78 | 7.364% | $31.973 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.88 | 3.742% | $242.6318 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.79 | $879.7218 | $879.72 | $879.70 | $879.70 | |