| 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 | $17.30 | 3.475% | $17.9012 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.47 | 9.268% | $256.2007 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.72 | 11.485% | $247.1845 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.78 | 11.283% | $222.3212 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.59 | 9.494% | $238.248 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.88 | 7.839% | $83.985 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.92 | 13.797% | $51.1176 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.66 | $1,116.9582 | $1,116.96 | $1,116.95 | $1,116.90 | |