| 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 | $16.86 | 3.762% | $17.4943 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.39 | 6.674% | $165.7607 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.67 | 3.351% | $193.9588 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.27 | 6.761% | $219.1483 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.64 | 10.150% | $257.3545 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.36 | 7.196% | $172.9715 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 3.579% | $163.3544 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.90 | $1,190.0425 | $1,190.03 | $1,190.00 | $1,190.20 | |