| 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 | 4.740% | $17.2821 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.42 | 7.471% | $205.721 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.86 | 8.300% | $56.1644 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.62 | 12.867% | $9.7291 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.77 | 8.572% | $47.522 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.60 | 8.634% | $140.7897 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.79 | 5.381% | $197.895 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.56 | $675.1033 | $675.10 | $675.10 | $675.10 | |