| 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 | $15.30 | 8.375% | $16.5814 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.90 | 12.356% | $89.7724 | $89.77 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.38 | 12.768% | $115.4519 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.61 | 5.850% | $147.7772 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.89 | 8.789% | $271.8528 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.60 | 7.496% | $29.6689 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.29 | 10.320% | $230.8887 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.97 | $901.9933 | $901.99 | $902.00 | $902.20 | |