| 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 | $16.69 | 4.600% | $17.4577 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.90 | 12.436% | $173.039 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.61 | 12.598% | $151.5682 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.69 | 12.694% | $125.8679 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.79 | 12.351% | $206.4899 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.79 | 3.497% | $193.322 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.35 | 7.463% | $117.5108 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.82 | $985.2555 | $985.26 | $985.20 | $985.30 | |