| 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 | $16.79 | 3.668% | $17.4059 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.98 | 6.321% | $259.402 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.88 | 6.425% | $190.373 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.44 | 4.253% | $135.9876 | $135.99 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.39 | 8.442% | $67.657 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.81 | 8.701% | $267.1979 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.54 | 12.636% | $133.5187 | $133.52 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.83 | $1,071.5421 | $1,071.55 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.60 | |