| 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 | $15.68 | 10.867% | $17.3839 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.98 | 3.437% | $177.891 | $177.89 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.79 | 10.727% | $209.0415 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.70 | 5.782% | $111.8116 | $111.81 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.46 | 11.643% | $233.8474 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.62 | 13.626% | $227.9565 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.62 | 11.225% | $269.8541 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.85 | $1,247.7860 | $1,247.78 | $1,247.80 | $1,247.80 | |