| 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 | $15.92 | 6.735% | $16.9922 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.55 | 6.793% | $61.4594 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 9.120% | $39.9925 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.53 | 10.602% | $50.3571 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.91 | 4.115% | $75.9102 | $75.91 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.87 | 12.402% | $211.1696 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.80 | 9.186% | $64.2014 | $64.20 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.23 | $520.0824 | $520.08 | $520.05 | $520.20 | |