| 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 | $15.72 | 8.417% | $17.0432 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.31 | 8.518% | $266.2055 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.95 | 13.788% | $35.2174 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.89 | 4.718% | $35.4889 | $35.49 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.54 | 12.310% | $50.0229 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.87 | 10.676% | $222.3149 | $222.31 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.84 | 10.395% | $83.7236 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.12 | $710.0164 | $710.01 | $709.95 | $709.90 | |