| 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 | $16.33 | 6.638% | $17.414 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.77 | 11.741% | $215.4031 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.92 | 3.803% | $33.1339 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.61 | 11.288% | $70.7903 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.36 | 11.120% | $137.0776 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.38 | 7.795% | $225.7012 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.84 | 9.832% | $162.3756 | $162.38 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.21 | $861.8957 | $861.89 | $861.95 | $861.90 | |