| 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 | $16.29 | 6.651% | $17.3734 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.73 | 5.308% | $41.8389 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.48 | 5.206% | $208.8129 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.90 | 5.275% | $223.0777 | $223.08 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.93 | 3.115% | $44.2673 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.63 | 8.530% | $268.7528 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.39 | 13.656% | $235.7112 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.35 | $1,039.8342 | $1,039.83 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.90 | |