| 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 | $16.35 | 4.125% | $17.0244 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.25 | 4.333% | $23.2141 | $23.21 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.38 | 10.428% | $258.8211 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.87 | 3.450% | $37.1075 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.55 | 4.548% | $213.8529 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.56 | 11.493% | $218.0357 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.74 | 10.852% | $236.9351 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.70 | $1,004.9908 | $1,004.99 | $1,004.95 | $1,004.90 | |