| 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 | $15.47 | 9.577% | $16.9516 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.30 | 3.634% | $135.0351 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.99 | 11.866% | $60.3965 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.40 | 11.841% | $39.5917 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.60 | 7.404% | $225.1188 | $225.12 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.94 | 11.374% | $243.8422 | $243.84 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.61 | 8.580% | $187.4199 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.31 | $908.3558 | $908.36 | $908.35 | $908.30 | |