| 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 | $16.27 | 6.522% | $17.3311 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.98 | 9.854% | $95.551 | $95.55 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.72 | 12.723% | $261.2017 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.58 | 10.684% | $40.4882 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.31 | 12.147% | $192.119 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.38 | 6.486% | $51.5179 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.40 | 9.353% | $142.5963 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.64 | $800.8052 | $800.81 | $800.80 | $800.80 | |