| 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 | $16.32 | 4.131% | $16.9942 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.38 | 5.746% | $104.0329 | $104.03 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.75 | 11.667% | $237.5715 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.65 | 6.627% | $50.8078 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.47 | 9.606% | $46.5497 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.82 | 13.472% | $44.0498 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.46 | 12.179% | $242.8227 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.85 | $742.8286 | $742.82 | $742.80 | $742.70 | |