| 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 | $16.50 | 3.316% | $17.0471 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.36 | 10.145% | $236.1068 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.58 | 8.713% | $104.995 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.65 | 4.472% | $172.0131 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.98 | 10.415% | $227.4328 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.85 | 12.307% | $140.2153 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.62 | 3.560% | $216.0469 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.54 | $1,113.8570 | $1,113.87 | $1,113.85 | $1,113.70 | |