| 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 | $15.99 | 6.188% | $16.9795 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.63 | 3.138% | $230.6475 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.88 | 9.298% | $153.979 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.74 | 6.640% | $98.8979 | $98.90 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.74 | 9.558% | $271.419 | $271.42 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.39 | 10.317% | $84.2712 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.74 | 11.686% | $206.3287 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.11 | $1,062.5228 | $1,062.53 | $1,062.55 | $1,062.50 | |