| 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 | $15.91 | 6.769% | $16.9869 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.80 | 3.494% | $104.322 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.31 | 7.467% | $218.4912 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.76 | 6.408% | $177.446 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.55 | 4.254% | $168.4223 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.51 | 11.459% | $177.7883 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.87 | 3.779% | $78.7371 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.71 | $942.1938 | $942.20 | $942.20 | $942.10 | |