| 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 | $16.79 | 6.194% | $17.83 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.61 | 10.720% | $195.5426 | $195.54 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 6.313% | $260.4456 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.76 | 10.512% | $179.8693 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.64 | 13.246% | $70.9373 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 4.178% | $260.2366 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.29 | 3.466% | $233.0986 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.87 | $1,217.9600 | $1,217.97 | $1,218.00 | $1,217.80 | |