| 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 | $15.93 | 6.599% | $16.9812 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.75 | 3.733% | $97.2497 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.92 | 12.579% | $189.0427 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.98 | 11.736% | $177.6379 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.31 | 9.759% | $123.2703 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.61 | 11.820% | $216.4947 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.33 | 8.848% | $183.2238 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.83 | $1,003.9003 | $1,003.89 | $1,003.90 | $1,003.80 | |