| 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 | $15.94 | 5.806% | $16.8655 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.70 | 7.774% | $226.0021 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.76 | 7.310% | $95.2484 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.50 | 9.474% | $145.0531 | $145.05 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.34 | 11.831% | $203.9126 | $203.91 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.37 | 7.442% | $228.1746 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.80 | 12.593% | $166.4125 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.41 | $1,081.6688 | $1,081.66 | $1,081.60 | $1,081.70 | |