| 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 | $16.83 | 6.190% | $17.8718 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.30 | 10.359% | $51.0962 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.31 | 10.343% | $258.5447 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.31 | 7.607% | $109.0167 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.43 | 11.335% | $238.7356 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.37 | 3.428% | $29.3425 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.45 | 3.281% | $255.5688 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.00 | $960.1763 | $960.18 | $960.15 | $960.10 | |