| 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 | $16.72 | 3.400% | $17.2885 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.75 | 10.238% | $104.4505 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.97 | 7.673% | $120.5615 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.32 | 8.670% | $249.202 | $249.20 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.57 | 9.169% | $92.3242 | $92.32 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.74 | 4.220% | $48.7124 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.74 | 12.133% | $223.9745 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.81 | $856.5136 | $856.50 | $856.45 | $856.60 | |