| 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 | $16.39 | 3.658% | $16.9895 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.81 | 9.828% | $163.435 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.87 | 4.573% | $184.9583 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.77 | 6.643% | $238.635 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.97 | 7.629% | $214.1494 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.83 | 8.386% | $82.1891 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.93 | 6.117% | $57.2289 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.57 | $957.5852 | $957.60 | $957.65 | $957.50 | |