| 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 | $15.77 | 9.516% | $17.2707 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.54 | 8.785% | $266.0228 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.89 | 6.378% | $119.0263 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.43 | 6.103% | $247.6762 | $247.68 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.56 | 7.737% | $183.7562 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.25 | 6.704% | $247.82 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.96 | 13.766% | $17.0194 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.40 | $1,098.5916 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.60 | |