| 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 | $15.80 | 7.869% | $17.0433 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.70 | 11.694% | $154.9196 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.62 | 7.805% | $266.9467 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.26 | 12.864% | $126.7011 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.59 | 12.231% | $45.5546 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.27 | 8.637% | $187.149 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.87 | 7.805% | $202.5333 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.11 | $1,000.8476 | $1,000.84 | $1,000.85 | $1,000.70 | |