| 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 | $16.33 | 7.112% | $17.4914 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.94 | 12.669% | $157.669 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.58 | 6.321% | $150.5293 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.26 | 4.593% | $154.0237 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.39 | 10.499% | $39.1056 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.38 | 9.551% | $212.9452 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.58 | 12.371% | $245.6205 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.46 | $977.3847 | $977.39 | $977.35 | $977.30 | |