| 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 | $16.40 | 3.475% | $16.9699 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.33 | 8.840% | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.91 | 10.437% | $107.0245 | $107.02 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.29 | 4.427% | $251.9719 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.36 | 4.136% | $88.8905 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.96 | 13.522% | $244.0269 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.86 | 6.662% | $243.04 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.11 | $1,046.9737 | $1,046.97 | $1,046.95 | $1,047.00 | |