| 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 | $16.78 | 5.736% | $17.7425 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.38 | 8.823% | $196.2949 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.25 | 13.275% | $195.1162 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.81 | 8.633% | $196.4193 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.95 | 9.817% | $262.4077 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.60 | 12.556% | $206.6528 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.46 | 10.266% | $86.5147 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.23 | $1,161.1481 | $1,161.14 | $1,161.10 | $1,161.10 | |