| 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 | $15.97 | 6.745% | $17.0472 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.41 | 9.751% | $184.8317 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 9.206% | $176.4114 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.42 | 11.111% | $267.1331 | $267.13 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.56 | 3.152% | $159.4317 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.53 | 5.465% | $167.1937 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.51 | 11.632% | $74.2464 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.94 | $1,046.2952 | $1,046.29 | $1,046.35 | $1,046.10 | |