| 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 | $15.74 | 7.842% | $16.9743 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.83 | 12.165% | $276.8569 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.28 | 9.673% | $63.9174 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.36 | 3.661% | $109.2172 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.79 | 3.581% | $215.231 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.41 | 3.276% | $170.8288 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.77 | 7.741% | $181.8345 | $181.83 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.18 | $1,034.8601 | $1,034.86 | $1,034.85 | $1,034.80 | |