| 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 | $15.37 | 10.597% | $16.9988 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.40 | 8.194% | $128.1017 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.94 | 5.247% | $105.1839 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.57 | 11.539% | $50.8283 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.61 | 8.433% | $132.9497 | $132.95 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.75 | 4.846% | $161.2007 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.84 | 12.620% | $44.8678 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.48 | $640.1309 | $640.13 | $640.15 | $640.10 | |