| 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 | $15.86 | 7.820% | $17.1003 | $17.10 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 3.440% | $17.171 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.26 | 13.339% | $222.4391 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.49 | 3.471% | $255.0457 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.26 | 12.163% | $188.7255 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.37 | 13.570% | $182.1322 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.78 | 6.711% | $177.9726 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.62 | $1,060.5864 | $1,060.59 | $1,060.60 | $1,060.50 | |