| 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 | $16.43 | 6.610% | $17.516 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.39 | 9.276% | $114.0732 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.71 | 5.580% | $35.591 | $35.59 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.29 | 9.822% | $243.0251 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.34 | 5.670% | $155.6942 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.42 | 7.825% | $98.5736 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.46 | 13.526% | $192.3812 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.04 | $856.8543 | $856.85 | $856.85 | $856.90 | |