| 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 | $16.30 | 4.850% | $17.0906 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.77 | 6.666% | $12.5546 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.92 | 11.723% | $26.7241 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.28 | 11.562% | $178.8116 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.46 | 11.337% | $141.9101 | $141.91 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.53 | 9.497% | $222.8592 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.31 | 4.623% | $59.9594 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.57 | $659.9096 | $659.90 | $659.85 | $660.00 | |