| 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 | $14.97 | 13.404% | $16.9766 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.30 | 5.143% | $8.7269 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.95 | 7.702% | $153.96 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.44 | 13.659% | $131.2079 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.77 | 11.431% | $202.5481 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.90 | 10.354% | $211.7693 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.38 | 12.479% | $15.0497 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.71 | $740.2385 | $740.25 | $740.25 | $740.20 | |