| 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 | $16.50 | 7.818% | $17.79 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.54 | 12.488% | $35.4787 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.40 | 5.115% | $222.2131 | $222.21 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.85 | 12.138% | $192.7092 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.93 | 13.468% | $266.5704 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.28 | 11.769% | $123.2589 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.32 | 4.601% | $249.2851 | $249.29 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.82 | $1,107.3054 | $1,107.31 | $1,107.30 | $1,107.40 | |