| 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 | $15.71 | 5.286% | $16.5404 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.90 | 9.757% | $130.5011 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.55 | 6.624% | $259.6828 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.53 | 7.190% | $105.6143 | $105.61 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 5.817% | $153.2548 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 3.672% | $240.2495 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.62 | 10.391% | $243.5446 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.88 | $1,149.3875 | $1,149.37 | $1,149.40 | $1,149.30 | |