| 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 | $16.30 | 4.622% | $17.0534 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.72 | 12.874% | $159.965 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.35 | 3.121% | $121.0125 | $121.01 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.74 | 3.451% | $85.5954 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.51 | 11.695% | $162.5274 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.61 | 7.578% | $201.8271 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.48 | 7.342% | $5.8823 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.71 | $753.8631 | $753.87 | $753.90 | $753.90 | |