| 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 | 5.513% | $17.9267 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.47 | 9.675% | $18.0635 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.71 | 9.874% | $46.9272 | $46.93 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.67 | 8.344% | $141.5731 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.38 | 11.290% | $269.7447 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.35 | 8.299% | $257.0477 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 3.460% | $248.6144 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.87 | $999.8973 | $999.89 | $999.90 | $999.80 | |