| 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 | $16.84 | 3.159% | $17.372 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.53 | 5.185% | $18.4389 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.77 | 3.631% | $141.7361 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.77 | 3.250% | $129.8575 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.73 | 9.248% | $222.571 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.37 | 7.518% | $50.9313 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.86 | 7.496% | $269.6645 | $269.66 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.87 | $850.5713 | $850.57 | $850.55 | $850.60 | |