| 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 | $16.93 | 4.632% | $17.7142 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.96 | 5.124% | $263.8192 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.57 | 11.136% | $244.0213 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.29 | 11.752% | $176.8922 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.37 | 13.640% | $234.5189 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.65 | 10.269% | $98.8562 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.97 | 12.633% | $239.8745 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.74 | $1,275.6965 | $1,275.69 | $1,275.60 | $1,275.70 | |