| 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 | $16.74 | 3.240% | $17.2824 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.75 | 5.622% | $140.2132 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.79 | 3.154% | $154.5144 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.53 | 12.798% | $185.5865 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.98 | 13.438% | $230.2565 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.50 | 9.616% | $65.2215 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.27 | 3.420% | $57.1602 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.56 | $850.2347 | $850.23 | $850.20 | $850.30 | |