| 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 | $16.55 | 3.205% | $17.0804 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.72 | 5.728% | $253.4512 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.30 | 9.434% | $214.8189 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.86 | 12.499% | $213.5906 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.54 | 3.837% | $53.5176 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.83 | 10.185% | $204.7568 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.42 | 8.240% | $271.0546 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.22 | $1,228.2701 | $1,228.27 | $1,228.25 | $1,228.40 | |