| 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 | $15.84 | 7.174% | $16.9764 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.64 | 11.477% | $230.3561 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.59 | 5.326% | $174.4093 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.34 | 3.237% | $72.6169 | $72.62 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.92 | 10.201% | $159.7033 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.51 | 7.420% | $27.4028 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.39 | 6.359% | $195.0518 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.23 | $876.5166 | $876.52 | $876.50 | $876.60 | |