| 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 | $15.25 | 10.617% | $16.8691 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.66 | 5.634% | $70.4156 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.46 | 3.469% | $240.524 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.35 | 9.799% | $102.4974 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.85 | 4.763% | $50.1291 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 8.789% | $259.5814 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.66 | 4.470% | $260.8198 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.84 | $1,000.8364 | $1,000.84 | $1,000.80 | $1,000.80 | |