| 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 | $16.96 | 3.156% | $17.4953 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.45 | 4.516% | $46.4574 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.92 | 6.665% | $259.1106 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.38 | 7.667% | $46.7059 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.29 | 10.833% | $200.9291 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.89 | 12.785% | $266.0485 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.89 | 12.636% | $84.3531 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.78 | $921.0999 | $921.11 | $921.10 | $921.10 | |