| 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 | 13.458% | $16.9847 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.77 | 12.548% | $43.6349 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.57 | 3.231% | $195.695 | $195.70 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.92 | 11.555% | $92.5014 | $92.50 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.80 | 3.602% | $99.2507 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.98 | 9.562% | $10.9343 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.60 | 3.547% | $101.0619 | $101.06 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.61 | $560.0629 | $560.05 | $560.10 | $560.10 | |