| 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 | $15.29 | 11.306% | $17.0187 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.54 | 8.195% | $187.7616 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.64 | 5.610% | $33.415 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.95 | 7.122% | $154.2021 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.78 | 4.271% | $180.1594 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.29 | 10.396% | $78.7013 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.76 | 9.761% | $46.9338 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.25 | $698.1919 | $698.19 | $698.15 | $698.20 | |