| 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 | $15.37 | 8.375% | $16.6572 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.52 | 7.485% | $154.2625 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.40 | 13.668% | $65.2454 | $65.25 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.74 | 9.632% | $273.795 | $273.80 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.42 | 9.471% | $240.2013 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.64 | 9.290% | $221.4653 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.27 | 5.242% | $161.3044 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.36 | $1,132.9311 | $1,132.94 | $1,132.90 | $1,133.00 | |