| 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 | $15.61 | 3.587% | $16.1699 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.31 | 11.525% | $241.2397 | $241.24 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.74 | 8.712% | $178.005 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.89 | 7.743% | $142.1022 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.82 | 7.294% | $28.7763 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.92 | 11.855% | $230.3318 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.27 | 6.616% | $170.8735 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.56 | $1,007.4984 | $1,007.50 | $1,007.50 | $1,007.50 | |