| 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 | $15.25 | 6.106% | $16.1812 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.30 | 6.378% | $213.0751 | $213.08 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.47 | 11.272% | $171.8819 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.40 | 12.848% | $33.1773 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 5.595% | $263.8819 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.83 | 13.255% | $246.7034 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.65 | 13.422% | $153.8569 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.80 | $1,098.7577 | $1,098.76 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.90 | |