| 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 | $15.93 | 5.265% | $16.7687 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.77 | 6.781% | $182.3499 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.27 | 9.639% | $161.4654 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.90 | 8.762% | $230.4667 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.34 | 5.482% | $227.1449 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.65 | 10.758% | $212.2677 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.63 | 12.371% | $240.0582 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.49 | $1,270.5215 | $1,270.53 | $1,270.45 | $1,270.60 | |