| 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 | $16.60 | 7.275% | $17.8077 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.86 | 11.143% | $269.9219 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.40 | 9.225% | $200.3187 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.75 | 3.130% | $94.6218 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.39 | 12.586% | $18.4528 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.56 | 6.359% | $230.3311 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.94 | 4.473% | $248.5831 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.50 | $1,080.0371 | $1,080.03 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | |