| 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 | 5.826% | $17.4084 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.69 | 3.280% | $174.223 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.77 | 10.524% | $70.4812 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.86 | 5.428% | $170.6458 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.38 | 13.284% | $161.2938 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.92 | 12.282% | $44.823 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.62 | 4.511% | $70.6703 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.69 | $709.5455 | $709.54 | $709.50 | $709.50 | |