| 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 | $7.63 | 10.361% | $8.4205 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.38 | 3.742% | $16.9929 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.44 | 12.409% | $167.984 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.97 | 13.627% | $145.4085 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.51 | 6.281% | $118.5139 | $118.51 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.75 | 5.334% | $115.6041 | $115.60 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.96 | 3.197% | $170.2338 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.64 | $743.1577 | $743.14 | $743.15 | $743.10 | |