| 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 | $15.82 | 7.208% | $16.9603 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.44 | 7.326% | $210.8312 | $210.83 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.43 | 8.614% | $227.4703 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.47 | 9.873% | $257.6192 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.27 | 3.652% | $84.238 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.92 | 7.337% | $253.2295 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.55 | 8.584% | $9.2839 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.90 | $1,059.6324 | $1,059.63 | $1,059.65 | $1,059.60 | |