| 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 | $15.98 | 6.593% | $17.0336 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.93 | 10.837% | $68.6414 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.26 | 3.838% | $123.8372 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.62 | 13.533% | $231.1759 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.37 | 12.422% | $17.2793 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.78 | 4.694% | $150.529 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.31 | 10.539% | $250.1608 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.25 | $858.6572 | $858.66 | $858.75 | $858.60 | |