| 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 | $16.76 | 4.297% | $17.4802 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.38 | 6.265% | $41.8472 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.42 | 10.709% | $206.3837 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.45 | 13.211% | $268.8195 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.64 | 10.645% | $225.3175 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.46 | 12.610% | $215.6031 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.31 | 12.470% | $48.7108 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.42 | $1,024.1620 | $1,024.16 | $1,024.15 | $1,024.10 | |