| 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 | 3.538% | $17.3116 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.46 | 3.685% | $126.9727 | $126.97 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.66 | 11.594% | $274.1418 | $274.14 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.64 | 8.792% | $144.3017 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.67 | 4.817% | $226.0588 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.88 | 6.287% | $42.3873 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.70 | 9.662% | $160.8742 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.73 | $992.0481 | $992.04 | $992.00 | $992.10 | |