| 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 | $16.39 | 4.168% | $17.0731 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.71 | 11.313% | $69.8044 | $69.80 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.77 | 3.385% | $222.04 | $222.04 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.47 | 7.738% | $126.5598 | $126.56 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.60 | 8.590% | $104.8979 | $104.90 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.32 | 6.796% | $87.9145 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.59 | 8.551% | $272.018 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.85 | $900.3077 | $900.30 | $900.25 | $900.30 | |