| 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 | $16.95 | 5.240% | $17.8382 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.66 | 8.404% | $36.4888 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.81 | 11.305% | $254.677 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.70 | 10.739% | $254.3675 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.55 | 7.710% | $225.7063 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.44 | 4.470% | $204.1762 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.63 | 13.718% | $8.6767 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.74 | $1,001.9307 | $1,001.95 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | |