| 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 | $15.61 | 8.832% | $16.9887 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.35 | 9.574% | $178.9891 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.87 | 9.745% | $105.2125 | $105.21 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.33 | 7.492% | $225.013 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.82 | 11.282% | $92.1638 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.49 | 9.485% | $189.9455 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.50 | 6.801% | $90.2468 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.97 | $898.5594 | $898.56 | $898.55 | $898.50 | |