| 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 | $16.36 | 4.162% | $17.0409 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.25 | 7.807% | $97.2958 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.90 | 3.111% | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.59 | 8.851% | $260.7961 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.74 | 11.666% | $8.6429 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.66 | 6.131% | $133.3642 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.50 | 3.659% | $13.994 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.00 | $738.2839 | $738.28 | $738.30 | $738.30 | |