| 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 | $16.74 | 3.712% | $17.3614 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.89 | 7.722% | $53.7425 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 8.841% | $40.2167 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.40 | 3.147% | $247.9654 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.56 | 8.395% | $161.0316 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.67 | 10.810% | $12.9315 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.81 | 6.410% | $150.9 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.02 | $684.1491 | $684.15 | $684.15 | $684.10 | |