| 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 | $150.78 | 13.666% | $171.3856 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.83 | 7.809% | $15.9881 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.26 | 3.622% | $41.7182 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.45 | 8.279% | $213.7969 | $213.80 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.76 | 12.712% | $201.484 | $201.48 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.53 | 9.163% | $187.2473 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.34 | 12.822% | $206.8479 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.95 | $1,038.4680 | $1,038.48 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.40 | |