| 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 | 7.566% | $17.1998 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 3.368% | $77.2676 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.49 | 6.815% | $42.1812 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 7.544% | $266.2467 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.25 | 9.792% | $186.9209 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.27 | 3.336% | $78.8144 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.37 | 12.753% | $242.8361 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.69 | $911.4667 | $911.47 | $911.45 | $911.40 | |