| 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 | $15.50 | 6.525% | $16.5114 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.85 | 5.249% | $240.8623 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.28 | 11.720% | $206.9948 | $206.99 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.77 | 13.423% | $90.4775 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.98 | 12.696% | $145.3553 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.78 | 10.305% | $191.688 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.50 | 6.874% | $151.2267 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.66 | $1,043.1160 | $1,043.12 | $1,043.15 | $1,043.20 | |