| 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 | $16.36 | 4.165% | $17.0414 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.31 | 8.623% | $44.8722 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.84 | 6.499% | $253.2972 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.66 | 7.736% | $20.1035 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.44 | 12.407% | $12.8594 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.64 | 5.488% | $150.4681 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.96 | 6.309% | $171.115 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.21 | $669.7568 | $669.76 | $669.70 | $669.80 | |