| 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 | $16.56 | 5.489% | $17.469 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.76 | 13.345% | $131.2082 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.50 | 10.444% | $27.0588 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.80 | 7.377% | $255.3425 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.71 | 6.482% | $90.2009 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.87 | 11.349% | $233.6881 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.59 | 9.546% | $201.1155 | $201.12 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.79 | $956.0830 | $956.09 | $956.05 | $956.10 | |