| 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 | $15.74 | 7.716% | $16.9545 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.67 | 12.841% | $49.2777 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.33 | 10.246% | $45.5647 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.98 | 8.174% | $157.9124 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.96 | 4.705% | $244.9678 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.80 | 9.417% | $260.1936 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.63 | 11.353% | $227.8616 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.11 | $1,002.7323 | $1,002.72 | $1,002.70 | $1,002.90 | |