| 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 | $15.60 | 9.111% | $17.0213 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.75 | 4.571% | $72.9383 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.88 | 12.147% | $197.2441 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.59 | 11.343% | $142.0625 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.57 | 12.384% | $131.006 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.63 | 13.624% | $276.8222 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.94 | 3.411% | $25.7907 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.96 | $862.8851 | $862.88 | $862.85 | $862.80 | |