| 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 | $16.71 | 5.700% | $17.6625 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.89 | 7.644% | $19.2575 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.39 | 12.451% | $255.7023 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.53 | 10.292% | $168.2284 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.58 | 8.234% | $167.3081 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.42 | 11.744% | $136.797 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.91 | 13.411% | $255.0727 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.43 | $1,020.0285 | $1,020.03 | $1,020.00 | $1,020.10 | |