| 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 | $15.83 | 7.383% | $16.9987 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.88 | 12.141% | $30.1435 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.58 | 3.162% | $98.6022 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.54 | 8.426% | $28.7763 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.39 | 11.704% | $47.3513 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.37 | 8.175% | $176.7255 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.36 | 12.804% | $41.0155 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $406.95 | $439.6130 | $439.62 | $439.65 | $439.60 | |