| 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 | $16.65 | 3.135% | $17.172 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.77 | 4.517% | $85.4636 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.37 | 11.789% | $28.3609 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.53 | 6.210% | $60.0405 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.77 | 8.511% | $183.134 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.89 | 13.526% | $239.415 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.44 | 8.443% | $50.3609 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.42 | $663.9469 | $663.94 | $663.90 | $664.00 | |