| 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 | $16.38 | 3.503% | $16.9538 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.73 | 8.291% | $153.4808 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.84 | 5.812% | $243.1983 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.33 | 9.533% | $52.9373 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.48 | 12.748% | $270.0089 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.35 | 6.409% | $194.0368 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.50 | 13.593% | $160.7341 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.61 | $1,091.3500 | $1,091.35 | $1,091.40 | $1,091.30 | |