| 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 | $15.98 | 6.301% | $16.9869 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.51 | 3.317% | $58.3844 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.52 | 12.368% | $181.4968 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.91 | 9.283% | $98.2563 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.52 | 9.709% | $266.0663 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.63 | 11.225% | $257.6305 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.72 | 5.331% | $204.0472 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.79 | $1,082.8684 | $1,082.88 | $1,082.90 | $1,082.90 | |