| 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 | $15.86 | 7.176% | $16.9981 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.69 | 13.646% | $55.3342 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.44 | 4.250% | $19.2237 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.29 | 5.727% | $143.0381 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.70 | 10.530% | $272.6775 | $272.68 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.72 | 3.117% | $73.9555 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.89 | 3.266% | $209.5164 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.59 | $790.7435 | $790.75 | $790.75 | $790.70 | |