| 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 | $15.97 | 8.790% | $17.3738 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.78 | 9.553% | $219.9605 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.55 | 10.369% | $116.4945 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.60 | 10.566% | $183.0973 | $183.10 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.71 | 7.771% | $228.162 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.82 | 9.814% | $261.1597 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.77 | 12.730% | $57.233 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.20 | $1,083.4808 | $1,083.47 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.60 | |