| 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 | 3.535% | $16.9901 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.95 | 10.321% | $175.3552 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.26 | 9.138% | $240.3874 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.33 | 13.311% | $279.119 | $279.12 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.51 | 12.868% | $174.3923 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.86 | 5.402% | $248.6012 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.28 | 9.113% | $222.896 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.60 | $1,357.7412 | $1,357.75 | $1,357.75 | $1,357.80 | |