| 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 | $16.75 | 4.545% | $17.5113 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.95 | 7.114% | $257.02 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.51 | 6.230% | $41.9715 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.83 | 7.864% | $48.3554 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.97 | 8.229% | $120.1017 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.43 | 12.290% | $85.8232 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.32 | 3.223% | $195.4218 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.76 | $766.2049 | $766.20 | $766.10 | $766.20 | |