| 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 | $16.28 | 9.283% | $17.7913 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.53 | 6.232% | $61.1153 | $61.12 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.39 | 6.328% | $251.3488 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.68 | 5.604% | $82.0332 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.74 | 3.779% | $200.0236 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.84 | 5.175% | $248.0447 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.72 | 10.750% | $111.5474 | $111.55 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.18 | $971.9043 | $971.90 | $971.90 | $971.70 | |