| 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 | $15.55 | 6.385% | $16.5429 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.48 | 9.366% | $42.084 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.82 | 4.601% | $245.6241 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.60 | 3.773% | $259.0174 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.29 | 13.479% | $203.4565 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.64 | 5.487% | $203.2102 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.46 | 7.144% | $232.9953 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.84 | $1,202.9304 | $1,202.93 | $1,202.90 | $1,202.90 | |