| 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 | $16.41 | 3.720% | $17.0205 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.45 | 13.742% | $78.9938 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.93 | 8.638% | $33.6017 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.80 | 6.760% | $74.5185 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.42 | 13.818% | $124.5397 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.69 | 12.243% | $108.5278 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.71 | 13.700% | $181.5903 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.41 | $618.7923 | $618.79 | $618.80 | $618.70 | |