| 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 | $16.25 | 4.599% | $16.9973 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 7.188% | $178.9718 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.41 | 4.439% | $127.8438 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.53 | 9.192% | $12.5898 | $12.59 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.90 | 10.334% | $142.2205 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.83 | 10.383% | $216.163 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.46 | 4.557% | $43.3493 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.35 | $738.1355 | $738.13 | $738.10 | $738.10 | |