| 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 | $15.44 | 12.813% | $17.4183 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.78 | 6.576% | $28.5411 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.71 | 8.268% | $199.9818 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.52 | 11.190% | $160.6918 | $160.69 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.72 | 13.398% | $126.6882 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.46 | 12.553% | $259.3896 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.68 | 11.775% | $207.5438 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.31 | $1,000.2546 | $1,000.25 | $1,000.30 | $1,000.20 | |