| 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 | $16.25 | 6.247% | $17.2651 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.48 | 8.540% | $128.5982 | $128.60 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.50 | 3.759% | $218.4127 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.47 | 11.792% | $34.063 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.34 | 9.234% | $157.6684 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.74 | 4.567% | $191.0857 | $191.09 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.87 | 9.446% | $208.8996 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.65 | $955.9927 | $956.00 | $955.95 | $956.10 | |