| 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 | $16.63 | 3.736% | $17.2513 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 6.489% | $58.9949 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.77 | 12.602% | $11.0012 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.36 | 10.826% | $123.4158 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.36 | 3.175% | $71.5622 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.41 | 11.182% | $88.2896 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.46 | 9.805% | $236.5859 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.39 | $607.1009 | $607.10 | $607.10 | $607.20 | |