| 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 | $15.67 | 5.833% | $16.584 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.31 | 4.395% | $226.8608 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.67 | 9.487% | $41.2438 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.67 | 13.789% | $279.5454 | $279.55 | $279.55 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.65 | 12.770% | $149.5894 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.28 | 6.856% | $114.6351 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.69 | 4.685% | $99.1262 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.94 | $927.5847 | $927.59 | $927.65 | $927.50 | |