| 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 | $15.29 | 11.555% | $17.0568 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.45 | 9.155% | $107.4631 | $107.46 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.99 | 8.426% | $213.5884 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.27 | 10.330% | $197.7886 | $197.79 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.96 | 4.385% | $170.1058 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.70 | 9.471% | $225.1818 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.99 | 5.694% | $165.929 | $165.93 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.65 | $1,097.1135 | $1,097.12 | $1,097.15 | $1,097.20 | |