| 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 | $16.44 | 3.633% | $17.0373 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.69 | 9.767% | $260.9052 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.45 | 6.647% | $193.511 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.94 | 10.250% | $127.8239 | $127.82 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.83 | 12.632% | $202.5461 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.31 | 13.855% | $180.2439 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.73 | 6.632% | $96.7472 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.39 | $1,078.8146 | $1,078.82 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.60 | |