| 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 | 8.516% | $16.5487 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.83 | 3.756% | $146.1196 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.48 | 13.522% | $271.8625 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.33 | 9.192% | $77.8867 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.71 | 7.730% | $253.9304 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.67 | 8.365% | $189.2811 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.47 | 11.143% | $216.1398 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.74 | $1,171.7688 | $1,171.77 | $1,171.80 | $1,171.70 | |