| 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 | $16.99 | 5.495% | $17.9236 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.70 | 10.290% | $38.2706 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.73 | 9.560% | $110.3598 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.95 | 10.198% | $164.1399 | $164.14 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.93 | 9.545% | $267.2131 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.54 | 6.349% | $216.4628 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.60 | 5.439% | $215.7282 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.44 | $1,030.0980 | $1,030.09 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.10 | |