| 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 | $15.65 | 5.243% | $16.4705 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.29 | 11.832% | $78.6067 | $78.61 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.46 | 9.318% | $181.9707 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.54 | 11.692% | $150.2704 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.70 | 12.851% | $238.9056 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.30 | 4.377% | $232.0301 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.26 | 11.488% | $270.0908 | $270.09 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.20 | $1,168.3448 | $1,168.35 | $1,168.30 | $1,168.40 | |