| 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 | $16.85 | 3.666% | $17.4677 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.57 | 8.608% | $258.02 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.29 | 7.102% | $185.5971 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.90 | 6.807% | $57.569 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.40 | 9.451% | $125.2119 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.74 | 10.640% | $238.6947 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 5.301% | $168.808 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.06 | $1,051.3684 | $1,051.37 | $1,051.30 | $1,051.40 | |