| 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 | 4.535% | $16.9869 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.54 | 9.173% | $26.7911 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.59 | 5.698% | $165.5125 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.84 | 12.249% | $268.0955 | $268.10 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.29 | 9.457% | $173.2595 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.92 | 10.402% | $273.7086 | $273.71 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.60 | 3.504% | $184.8581 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.03 | $1,109.2122 | $1,109.22 | $1,109.20 | $1,109.30 | |