| 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 | $16.98 | 3.263% | $17.5341 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.96 | 13.506% | $278.0443 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 4.297% | $38.2249 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.76 | 10.390% | $37.2677 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.74 | 11.742% | $146.0915 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.33 | 7.241% | $167.6499 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.59 | 9.805% | $260.8857 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.01 | $945.6981 | $945.69 | $945.70 | $945.60 | |