| 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 | $16.72 | 3.532% | $17.3106 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.45 | 3.674% | $51.2668 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.34 | 10.625% | $64.5386 | $64.54 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.82 | 13.812% | $40.7675 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.99 | 12.219% | $35.8989 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.80 | 7.677% | $53.6231 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.47 | 8.466% | $185.9867 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $413.59 | $449.3922 | $449.40 | $449.35 | $449.40 | |