| 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 | $15.75 | 7.870% | $16.9895 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.97 | 4.682% | $12.5304 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.80 | 12.337% | $161.5406 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.71 | 6.523% | $36.9741 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.77 | 11.664% | $16.4928 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.59 | 13.587% | $21.1158 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.46 | 9.511% | $187.7676 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $411.05 | $453.4108 | $453.41 | $453.40 | $453.40 | |