| 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 | $16.39 | 3.650% | $16.9882 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.73 | 9.387% | $46.7411 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.66 | 5.464% | $58.7013 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.92 | 10.724% | $29.8069 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.38 | 12.432% | $277.01 | $277.01 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.83 | 12.391% | $48.1371 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.36 | 9.120% | $117.1512 | $117.15 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.27 | $594.5358 | $594.54 | $594.55 | $594.50 | |