| 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 | $16.87 | 5.783% | $17.8456 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.26 | 6.759% | $111.3069 | $111.31 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.83 | 3.753% | $81.7885 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.84 | 3.833% | $249.0331 | $249.03 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.27 | 13.558% | $208.1177 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.60 | 12.551% | $142.4896 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.67 | 9.627% | $229.8549 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.34 | $1,040.4363 | $1,040.44 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.40 | |