| 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 | $15.73 | 9.869% | $17.2824 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.79 | 13.839% | $40.743 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.75 | 6.230% | $90.0299 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.43 | 11.798% | $21.7224 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.73 | 8.176% | $49.4689 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.60 | 5.110% | $166.7045 | $166.70 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.40 | 12.814% | $173.0567 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.43 | $559.0078 | $559.00 | $559.00 | $559.00 | |