| 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 | $14.95 | 12.290% | $16.7874 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.93 | 12.666% | $34.8476 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.67 | 13.757% | $29.2014 | $29.20 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.70 | 8.582% | $97.3981 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.34 | 12.635% | $200.8733 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.27 | 12.664% | $190.7064 | $190.71 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.94 | 4.300% | $220.0104 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.80 | $789.8246 | $789.83 | $789.80 | $789.80 | |