| 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 | $15.92 | 9.692% | $17.463 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.53 | 4.607% | $94.7007 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.76 | 3.871% | $32.9894 | $32.99 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.81 | 13.629% | $33.8728 | $33.87 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.51 | 8.852% | $81.1056 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.50 | 10.444% | $74.5497 | $74.55 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.82 | 12.797% | $214.1113 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.85 | $548.7925 | $548.79 | $548.75 | $548.80 | |