| 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 | $15.75 | 5.500% | $16.6163 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 12.262% | $8.4197 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.76 | 13.159% | $58.5711 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.72 | 11.416% | $226.9767 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.81 | 6.779% | $173.8469 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.43 | 12.581% | $202.0041 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.99 | 11.178% | $272.375 | $272.38 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.96 | $958.8098 | $958.82 | $958.80 | $958.80 | |