| 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 | $16.37 | 6.546% | $17.4416 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.37 | 10.205% | $163.5112 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.98 | 5.505% | $181.4475 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.86 | 10.299% | $176.324 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.92 | 13.597% | $131.6816 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.38 | 5.498% | $262.0359 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.87 | 3.634% | $164.6433 | $164.64 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.75 | $1,097.0851 | $1,097.08 | $1,097.10 | $1,096.90 | |