| 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 | $16.30 | 8.342% | $17.6597 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.81 | 7.719% | $209.8474 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.47 | 11.797% | $157.0412 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.59 | 10.175% | $240.8315 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.41 | 10.470% | $140.7498 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.59 | 4.543% | $113.5232 | $113.52 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.92 | 7.661% | $256.1471 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.09 | $1,135.7999 | $1,135.80 | $1,135.80 | $1,135.60 | |