| 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 | $15.50 | 9.686% | $17.0013 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.56 | 12.528% | $8.5071 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.34 | 12.300% | $193.5378 | $193.54 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.65 | 7.153% | $158.2114 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.32 | 3.838% | $253.697 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.31 | 3.485% | $132.7816 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.61 | 9.424% | $131.9763 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.29 | $895.7125 | $895.72 | $895.75 | $895.70 | |