| 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 | $16.29 | 5.700% | $17.2185 | $17.22 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.62 | 10.721% | $8.4369 | $8.44 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.60 | 6.258% | $263.0948 | $263.09 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.91 | 6.319% | $263.5754 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.42 | 4.737% | $151.2612 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.67 | 3.841% | $156.4572 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.79 | 8.413% | $140.7092 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.30 | $1,000.7532 | $1,000.76 | $1,000.75 | $1,000.80 | |