| 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 | $16.58 | 3.612% | $17.1789 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.43 | 11.105% | $46.0308 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.79 | 4.252% | $217.6678 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.62 | 4.287% | $71.5617 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.26 | 9.488% | $95.5392 | $95.54 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.95 | 7.402% | $144.939 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.73 | 9.519% | $162.8876 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.36 | $755.8050 | $755.81 | $755.85 | $755.80 | |