| 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 | $16.72 | 3.315% | $17.2743 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.45 | 12.499% | $42.1309 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.72 | 5.246% | $225.9842 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.36 | 13.678% | $101.5827 | $101.58 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.93 | 12.134% | $33.5617 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.63 | 6.857% | $251.7871 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.44 | 4.333% | $113.1387 | $113.14 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.25 | $785.4596 | $785.45 | $785.50 | $785.50 | |