| 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 | $16.45 | 5.137% | $17.295 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.50 | 11.750% | $229.6463 | $229.65 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.49 | 3.558% | $188.983 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.59 | 8.746% | $93.0757 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.78 | 12.549% | $22.2622 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.99 | 6.654% | $187.7004 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.54 | 8.302% | $46.0717 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.34 | $785.0343 | $785.04 | $785.05 | $785.10 | |