| 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 | $16.44 | 3.509% | $17.0169 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.80 | 5.482% | $9.2824 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.57 | 9.742% | $234.376 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.43 | 13.486% | $126.4574 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.90 | 12.136% | $32.4073 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.92 | 10.194% | $66.0282 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.58 | 3.221% | $197.7508 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.64 | $683.3190 | $683.33 | $683.35 | $683.40 | |