| 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 | $15.82 | 7.388% | $16.9888 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.68 | 11.603% | $63.2566 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.96 | 12.280% | $275.0411 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.89 | 3.452% | $210.9283 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.62 | 11.417% | $183.4147 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.99 | 5.209% | $123.084 | $123.08 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.97 | 8.498% | $184.4141 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.93 | $1,057.1276 | $1,057.12 | $1,057.15 | $1,057.10 | |