| 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 | $15.65 | 8.404% | $16.9652 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.81 | 13.382% | $214.0766 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.82 | 11.285% | $256.868 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.51 | 12.705% | $187.6651 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.65 | 7.503% | $91.0013 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.95 | 4.470% | $221.4242 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.98 | 7.117% | $63.1776 | $63.18 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.37 | $1,051.1780 | $1,051.19 | $1,051.15 | $1,051.30 | |