| 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 | $16.37 | 4.279% | $17.0705 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.47 | 7.430% | $26.2881 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.80 | 4.416% | $132.3995 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.28 | 7.775% | $230.9403 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.51 | 5.713% | $174.9656 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.84 | 9.808% | $154.6536 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.90 | 8.687% | $269.4351 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.17 | $1,005.7527 | $1,005.76 | $1,005.75 | $1,005.80 | |