| 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 | $16.80 | 3.689% | $17.4198 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.74 | 12.311% | $172.6669 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.91 | 7.732% | $28.9907 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.47 | 11.695% | $160.2488 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.49 | 3.369% | $86.3028 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.48 | 9.413% | $38.8197 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.63 | 6.578% | $197.8407 | $197.84 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.52 | $702.2894 | $702.29 | $702.25 | $702.20 | |