| 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 | $14.96 | 13.544% | $16.9862 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.50 | 12.464% | $21.9305 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.60 | 7.498% | $196.2913 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.59 | 8.517% | $197.056 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.37 | 8.571% | $232.7437 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.91 | 9.755% | $52.5836 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.58 | 11.535% | $243.7932 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.51 | $961.3845 | $961.38 | $961.45 | $961.40 | |