| 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 | $15.79 | 7.616% | $16.9926 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.84 | 3.149% | $164.8734 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.56 | 6.859% | $62.5766 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.65 | 13.863% | $130.5439 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.48 | 9.430% | $256.5915 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.61 | 4.715% | $18.4403 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.82 | 13.844% | $266.19 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.75 | $916.2083 | $916.20 | $916.25 | $916.20 | |