| 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 | 5.116% | $16.5137 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 10.463% | $183.3354 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.68 | 3.416% | $77.2311 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.76 | 7.577% | $114.8492 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.54 | 9.300% | $264.0032 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.46 | 11.487% | $29.4995 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.92 | 13.840% | $204.8209 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.04 | $890.2530 | $890.25 | $890.25 | $890.10 | |