| 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 | $15.64 | 8.620% | $16.9882 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.60 | 6.529% | $112.4946 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.97 | 6.737% | $249.7326 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.42 | 8.747% | $86.3669 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.83 | 6.197% | $8.3152 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.69 | 11.325% | $67.5631 | $67.56 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.87 | 9.148% | $105.7317 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.02 | $647.1923 | $647.19 | $647.20 | $647.20 | |