| 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 | $16.63 | 3.273% | $17.1743 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.80 | 13.103% | $48.4081 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.48 | 6.667% | $26.1121 | $26.11 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.52 | 11.483% | $89.7661 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.54 | 12.573% | $257.2743 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.34 | 6.542% | $249.6705 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.99 | 6.252% | $147.6797 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.30 | $836.0851 | $836.08 | $836.00 | $836.20 | |