| 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 | $16.31 | 4.364% | $17.0218 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.64 | 5.637% | $35.5363 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.76 | 6.574% | $58.3599 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.94 | 6.768% | $104.5686 | $104.57 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.42 | 11.163% | $52.7135 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.55 | 10.802% | $227.7535 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.47 | 6.465% | $96.3189 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.09 | $592.2725 | $592.27 | $592.20 | $592.30 | |