| 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 | $15.51 | 9.452% | $16.976 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.74 | 11.342% | $173.404 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.96 | 11.150% | $217.8095 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.93 | 9.388% | $265.7363 | $265.74 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.50 | 7.468% | $58.5701 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.40 | 7.551% | $86.471 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.73 | 3.518% | $58.7258 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.77 | $877.6927 | $877.70 | $877.70 | $877.70 | |