| 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 | $15.30 | 5.745% | $16.179 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.71 | 7.236% | $52.2347 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.39 | 7.587% | $259.7043 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.48 | 10.595% | $83.4771 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.35 | 11.491% | $125.2601 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.35 | 10.341% | $97.4863 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.87 | 6.721% | $236.7819 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.45 | $871.1234 | $871.12 | $871.20 | $871.20 | |