| 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 | $15.55 | 9.169% | $16.9758 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.39 | 12.680% | $56.7795 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.96 | 9.691% | $77.8367 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.54 | 3.726% | $91.839 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.93 | 8.734% | $182.597 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.92 | 5.192% | $69.3426 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.88 | 8.197% | $62.6244 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.17 | $557.9950 | $558.00 | $558.05 | $557.90 | |