| 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 | $16.59 | 3.245% | $17.1283 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.39 | 9.749% | $68.4724 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.42 | 8.638% | $65.6391 | $65.64 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.64 | 11.405% | $136.6271 | $136.63 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.47 | 12.515% | $38.7839 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.48 | 6.629% | $121.0026 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.55 | 10.367% | $246.7254 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.54 | $694.3788 | $694.38 | $694.45 | $694.30 | |