| 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 | $15.38 | 5.426% | $16.2145 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 3.579% | $80.512 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.33 | 5.811% | $129.4386 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 4.718% | $135.6098 | $135.61 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.73 | 10.779% | $267.7861 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.42 | 13.320% | $196.5195 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.33 | 9.501% | $217.1733 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.42 | $1,043.2538 | $1,043.25 | $1,043.20 | $1,043.20 | |