| 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 | $16.27 | 5.532% | $17.1701 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.77 | 5.495% | $102.0875 | $102.09 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.76 | 10.425% | $208.4382 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.41 | 11.562% | $180.0722 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.82 | 11.785% | $208.8367 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.65 | 7.852% | $54.627 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.35 | 9.736% | $268.1399 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.03 | $1,039.3716 | $1,039.38 | $1,039.40 | $1,039.30 | |