| 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 | $15.78 | 7.693% | $16.994 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.92 | 4.611% | $52.2218 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.81 | 3.643% | $241.2913 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.33 | 7.524% | $141.2113 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.40 | 11.109% | $230.4401 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.37 | 11.857% | $146.9465 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.56 | 5.465% | $23.7929 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.17 | $852.8979 | $852.89 | $852.90 | $852.80 | |