| 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 | $16.45 | 3.594% | $17.0412 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.64 | 13.594% | $173.3899 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.49 | 9.789% | $275.0105 | $275.01 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.28 | 6.767% | $78.2389 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.88 | 12.772% | $148.7237 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.83 | 13.447% | $104.1784 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.65 | 13.108% | $68.6 | $68.60 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.22 | $865.1826 | $865.18 | $865.20 | $865.10 | |