| 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 | $16.43 | 6.710% | $17.5325 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.40 | 6.646% | $15.357 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.46 | 9.145% | $107.4642 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.48 | 6.376% | $101.5678 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.98 | 8.303% | $46.5486 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.80 | 10.442% | $244.9604 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.80 | 4.303% | $130.1701 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.35 | $663.6006 | $663.60 | $663.55 | $663.70 | |