| 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 | $15.30 | 11.254% | $17.0219 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.49 | 3.738% | $250.5169 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.98 | 10.759% | $44.2814 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.97 | 6.366% | $248.8645 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.74 | 11.538% | $98.9788 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.83 | 12.144% | $18.8738 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.77 | 12.820% | $100.1503 | $100.15 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.08 | $778.6876 | $778.68 | $778.65 | $778.80 | |