| 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 | $16.40 | 3.860% | $17.033 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.58 | 12.679% | $257.5617 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.38 | 7.679% | $9.0235 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.80 | 11.546% | $36.5871 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.85 | 11.170% | $63.2001 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.40 | 8.610% | $101.4417 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.54 | 8.246% | $86.0989 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.95 | $570.9460 | $570.94 | $570.95 | $570.90 | |