| 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 | $16.26 | 4.424% | $16.9793 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.85 | 3.509% | $46.4238 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.78 | 8.607% | $144.2084 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.63 | 3.296% | $243.3964 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.30 | 7.555% | $82.0645 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.57 | 12.301% | $96.096 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.32 | 8.852% | $211.5212 | $211.52 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.71 | $840.6896 | $840.69 | $840.65 | $840.70 | |