| 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 | $15.73 | 5.266% | $16.5583 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.46 | 13.838% | $269.1813 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.87 | 11.281% | $179.0177 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.79 | 3.299% | $180.5563 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.78 | 12.343% | $19.9746 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.75 | 4.678% | $226.8896 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.65 | 4.616% | $74.9574 | $74.96 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.03 | $967.1352 | $967.14 | $967.10 | $967.30 | |