| 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 | $16.50 | 7.536% | $17.7434 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.42 | 11.266% | $192.9575 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.78 | 9.608% | $194.8611 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.92 | 12.245% | $203.0737 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.72 | 10.660% | $121.4162 | $121.42 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.66 | 12.707% | $178.8209 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 9.804% | $274.2025 | $274.20 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.72 | $1,183.0753 | $1,183.07 | $1,183.00 | $1,183.10 | |