| 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 | $16.43 | 4.607% | $17.1869 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.94 | 5.507% | $133.9306 | $133.93 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.36 | 13.419% | $70.7281 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.92 | 4.199% | $79.1079 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.74 | 3.725% | $53.6673 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.25 | 6.749% | $48.3039 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.89 | 6.317% | $176.3693 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.53 | $579.2940 | $579.30 | $579.30 | $579.30 | |