| 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 | $16.34 | 4.239% | $17.0327 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.64 | 9.107% | $171.9963 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.35 | 3.725% | $51.1883 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.89 | 3.157% | $67.9701 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.32 | 8.789% | $30.809 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.51 | 4.540% | $141.6622 | $141.66 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.94 | 10.214% | $163.0506 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.99 | $643.7092 | $643.71 | $643.70 | $643.80 | |