| 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 | $16.52 | 3.367% | $17.0762 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.59 | 3.749% | $82.5738 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.59 | 7.752% | $210.7521 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.99 | 7.653% | $157.1626 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.40 | 7.257% | $207.435 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.75 | 10.392% | $99.0768 | $99.08 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.78 | 12.328% | $131.1766 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.62 | $905.2531 | $905.26 | $905.30 | $905.40 | |