| 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 | $15.59 | 8.208% | $16.8696 | $16.87 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.80 | 7.788% | $92.4821 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.27 | 13.563% | $275.1291 | $275.13 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.72 | 3.798% | $182.3938 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.60 | 4.331% | $183.2052 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.66 | 10.759% | $239.9704 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.94 | 10.102% | $219.0369 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.58 | $1,209.0871 | $1,209.09 | $1,209.10 | $1,209.10 | |