| 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 | $16.44 | 3.602% | $17.0322 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.44 | 3.333% | $191.6207 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.67 | 11.536% | $214.8964 | $214.90 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.43 | 5.294% | $220.5172 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.98 | 6.420% | $223.4607 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.47 | 6.397% | $85.6177 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.83 | 9.389% | $47.9452 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.26 | $1,001.0901 | $1,001.10 | $1,001.05 | $1,001.00 | |