| 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 | $16.76 | 4.500% | $17.5142 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.92 | 12.325% | $58.3191 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.62 | 9.799% | $182.9471 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.92 | 4.644% | $236.4117 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.87 | 8.362% | $95.2177 | $95.22 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.70 | 5.779% | $102.2883 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 4.763% | $218.4204 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.28 | $911.1185 | $911.12 | $911.05 | $911.00 | |