| 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 | $133.30 | 3.657% | $138.1748 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.27 | 4.412% | $16.9878 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.34 | 3.366% | $61.3374 | $61.34 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.51 | 6.761% | $173.4973 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.58 | 8.244% | $86.1406 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.34 | 4.697% | $55.8454 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.60 | 9.708% | $229.948 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.94 | $761.9313 | $761.94 | $761.95 | $761.80 | |