| 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 | $14.96 | 13.530% | $16.9841 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.56 | 7.823% | $37.2636 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.56 | 6.512% | $175.2761 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.33 | 12.579% | $53.2836 | $53.28 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.76 | 12.778% | $84.3128 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.49 | 3.148% | $244.9662 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.62 | 9.686% | $249.6673 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.28 | $861.7537 | $861.75 | $861.75 | $861.90 | |