| 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 | $15.92 | 6.606% | $16.9717 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.69 | 9.662% | $92.8727 | $92.87 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.54 | 10.337% | $174.9283 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.48 | 8.242% | $181.2837 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.99 | 13.161% | $139.1767 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.65 | 11.226% | $39.6521 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.57 | 6.210% | $23.9716 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.84 | $668.8568 | $668.85 | $668.85 | $669.00 | |