| 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 | $16.42 | 6.626% | $17.508 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.79 | 5.705% | $156.2214 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.52 | 7.185% | $228.8614 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.73 | 12.689% | $266.7687 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.53 | 7.440% | $49.9918 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.72 | 3.642% | $123.0438 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.77 | 3.600% | $19.4457 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.48 | $861.8408 | $861.84 | $861.80 | $861.80 | |