| 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 | $16.74 | 4.283% | $17.457 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.25 | 4.144% | $55.4567 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.37 | 6.572% | $50.4832 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.87 | 4.140% | $97.7562 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.90 | 8.765% | $186.967 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.61 | 8.410% | $6.0818 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.92 | 13.720% | $251.2302 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.66 | $665.4321 | $665.44 | $665.45 | $665.60 | |