| 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 | $16.99 | 5.251% | $17.8821 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.29 | 12.369% | $74.4894 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.98 | 8.848% | $141.4806 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.68 | 7.270% | $120.8718 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.31 | 9.574% | $101.1478 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.55 | 4.333% | $259.3197 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.31 | 7.464% | $190.5444 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.11 | $905.7358 | $905.73 | $905.75 | $905.70 | |