| 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 | $16.46 | 3.305% | $17.004 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.33 | 7.738% | $62.8436 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.78 | 12.865% | $143.0902 | $143.09 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.66 | 6.797% | $220.7067 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.69 | 4.264% | $236.3561 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.82 | 7.309% | $31.9995 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.30 | 5.692% | $219.0995 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.04 | $931.0996 | $931.10 | $931.10 | $931.10 | |