| 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 | $15.27 | 6.625% | $16.2816 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.42 | 4.494% | $204.2022 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.96 | 6.704% | $240.0413 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.66 | 9.199% | $26.9285 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.72 | 13.107% | $185.1788 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.38 | 3.478% | $210.4536 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.80 | 8.786% | $231.4966 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.21 | $1,114.5826 | $1,114.58 | $1,114.65 | $1,114.60 | |