| 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 | $15.75 | 8.108% | $17.027 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.26 | 9.361% | $36.3735 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.56 | 4.850% | $154.7167 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 7.285% | $267.7619 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.72 | 12.539% | $109.9731 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.67 | 7.747% | $197.8989 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.72 | 3.643% | $222.5422 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.26 | $1,006.2933 | $1,006.29 | $1,006.25 | $1,006.30 | |