| 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 | $16.99 | 3.130% | $17.5218 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.58 | 5.606% | $258.2912 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.60 | 8.869% | $248.8745 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.43 | 6.704% | $109.2969 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.85 | 13.752% | $113.5814 | $113.58 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.95 | 5.797% | $10.5268 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.77 | 7.473% | $248.0154 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.17 | $1,006.1080 | $1,006.11 | $1,006.10 | $1,006.10 | |