| 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 | $15.33 | 7.500% | $16.4798 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.55 | 13.600% | $157.3928 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.75 | 6.539% | $243.708 | $243.71 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.58 | 11.720% | $9.5856 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.97 | 6.304% | $264.6651 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.88 | 3.717% | $173.0829 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.86 | 5.434% | $85.2539 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.92 | $950.1681 | $950.17 | $950.20 | $950.30 | |