| 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 | $16.30 | 7.105% | $17.4581 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.48 | 10.430% | $136.359 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.61 | 12.310% | $116.3644 | $116.36 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.40 | 12.666% | $262.9624 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.94 | 8.178% | $158.9568 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.37 | 7.601% | $68.1868 | $68.19 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.84 | 12.352% | $138.0132 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.94 | $898.3007 | $898.30 | $898.25 | $898.50 | |