| 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 | $16.32 | 6.758% | $17.4229 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.38 | 10.185% | $208.6684 | $208.67 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.40 | 13.256% | $206.5789 | $206.58 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.87 | 4.849% | $104.7127 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.86 | 6.240% | $264.3889 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.54 | 5.376% | $140.7191 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.78 | 13.739% | $186.2817 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.15 | $1,128.7726 | $1,128.77 | $1,128.75 | $1,128.80 | |