| 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 | $15.68 | 8.263% | $16.9756 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.67 | 11.667% | $164.8987 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.45 | 6.802% | $77.378 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.81 | 10.328% | $142.1135 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.82 | 8.653% | $93.246 | $93.25 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.37 | 7.235% | $213.7944 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.56 | 8.795% | $189.9126 | $189.91 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.36 | $898.3188 | $898.32 | $898.35 | $898.30 | |