| 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 | $15.75 | 6.763% | $16.8152 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.36 | 9.644% | $103.4601 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.71 | 11.831% | $259.1236 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.56 | 8.809% | $202.9941 | $202.99 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.53 | 11.571% | $61.9554 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.38 | 5.753% | $227.7708 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.92 | 11.394% | $268.3704 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.21 | $1,140.4896 | $1,140.49 | $1,140.40 | $1,140.60 | |