| 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 | $15.71 | 4.135% | $16.3596 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.42 | 11.618% | $177.9414 | $177.94 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.93 | 11.419% | $28.8909 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.56 | 11.710% | $227.3969 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.84 | 9.550% | $268.2222 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.70 | 7.203% | $141.1864 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.74 | 3.735% | $9.0664 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.90 | $869.0638 | $869.07 | $869.05 | $869.10 | |