| 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 | $15.45 | 8.240% | $16.7231 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.27 | 9.483% | $83.5027 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.46 | 6.832% | $235.5218 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.79 | 4.539% | $176.4514 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.53 | 11.377% | $234.482 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.84 | 7.204% | $46.9982 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.52 | 4.438% | $197.9309 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.86 | $991.6101 | $991.60 | $991.60 | $991.60 | |