| 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 | $16.70 | 3.505% | $17.2853 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.68 | 6.400% | $46.4755 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.44 | 5.805% | $227.9463 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.76 | 11.279% | $200.0351 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.66 | 5.721% | $125.4485 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.44 | 3.589% | $204.5261 | $204.53 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.43 | 10.521% | $124.2588 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.11 | $945.9756 | $946.00 | $946.05 | $945.90 | |