| 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 | $15.89 | 7.535% | $17.0873 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.36 | 3.399% | $186.4904 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.78 | 9.783% | $207.2483 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.47 | 9.577% | $203.2325 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.34 | 11.711% | $142.2528 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.74 | 9.308% | $64.2075 | $64.21 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.43 | 3.577% | $235.5652 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.01 | $1,056.0840 | $1,056.09 | $1,056.10 | $1,056.10 | |