| 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 | $16.26 | 4.405% | $16.9763 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.92 | 3.383% | $46.4396 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.56 | 4.665% | $33.0323 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.51 | 7.662% | $23.1581 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.82 | 10.572% | $51.7698 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.76 | 3.552% | $69.1313 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.27 | 11.690% | $49.4452 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $272.10 | $289.9526 | $289.96 | $290.00 | $289.90 | |