| 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 | 3.732% | $16.2029 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.83 | 9.470% | $172.7765 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.67 | 5.533% | $168.5045 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.97 | 5.162% | $77.7883 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.98 | 10.433% | $271.6431 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.48 | 13.632% | $20.9992 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.75 | 6.671% | $100.0041 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.30 | $827.9186 | $827.91 | $827.95 | $827.90 | |