| 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 | $15.46 | 9.694% | $16.9587 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.92 | 11.486% | $98.0185 | $98.02 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.90 | 4.395% | $238.9602 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.65 | 7.450% | $166.1714 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.93 | 11.345% | $169.1665 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.53 | 10.828% | $261.0332 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.80 | 7.501% | $90.0858 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.19 | $1,040.3943 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.50 | |