| 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 | $16.77 | 3.580% | $17.3704 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.92 | 6.225% | $113.5758 | $113.58 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.88 | 5.398% | $31.4929 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.94 | 7.802% | $224.1635 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.34 | 10.404% | $260.9288 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.69 | 6.535% | $42.2837 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.57 | 9.537% | $130.9734 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.11 | $820.7885 | $820.78 | $820.80 | $820.90 | |