| 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 | $15.55 | 9.452% | $17.0198 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.90 | 12.528% | $277.8316 | $277.83 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.47 | 10.638% | $263.8384 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.64 | 13.745% | $132.6722 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.37 | 11.261% | $177.3167 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.46 | 5.218% | $156.2066 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.86 | 11.313% | $242.5065 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.25 | $1,267.3918 | $1,267.40 | $1,267.35 | $1,267.30 | |