| 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 | $15.62 | 5.450% | $16.4713 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.93 | 13.826% | $228.7106 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.49 | 9.722% | $252.8982 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.34 | 4.745% | $212.9885 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.54 | 7.209% | $69.1927 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.72 | 7.468% | $183.4694 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.26 | 3.828% | $180.9307 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.90 | $1,144.6614 | $1,144.66 | $1,144.65 | $1,144.70 | |