| 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 | $16.84 | 3.740% | $17.4698 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.70 | 7.640% | $72.8723 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.49 | 8.454% | $115.4927 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.68 | 9.382% | $269.8235 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.30 | 4.362% | $253.9127 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.82 | 7.280% | $28.7725 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.53 | 10.241% | $268.4699 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.36 | $1,026.8134 | $1,026.80 | $1,026.70 | $1,026.90 | |