| 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 | $16.83 | 3.290% | $17.3837 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.83 | 11.301% | $237.9949 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.41 | 9.436% | $81.4313 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 8.132% | $130.6126 | $130.61 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.75 | 3.871% | $118.1533 | $118.15 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.28 | 10.221% | $211.9329 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.49 | 11.616% | $49.658 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.38 | $847.1667 | $847.15 | $847.20 | $847.20 | |