| 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 | $16.44 | 4.456% | $17.1726 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.36 | 5.721% | $177.9919 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.72 | 6.551% | $235.1794 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.64 | 10.194% | $215.5835 | $215.58 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.39 | 11.258% | $39.3742 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.53 | 13.779% | $109.8309 | $109.83 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.94 | 10.812% | $112.9618 | $112.96 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.02 | $908.0943 | $908.08 | $908.10 | $908.20 | |